Endocrinology APP
About The Position
Albany Medical Center Endocrinology clinic is an academic community hospital committed to high-quality, patient-centered endocrinology care. Our team provides comprehensive management for a wide variety of endocrine conditions such as type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, thyroid disorders, and other related endocrine conditions using the latest diabetes technologies (insulin pumps, CGM), evidence-based therapies, and multidisciplinary support. We are seeking a motivated NP or PA to join our Endocrine team. The clinician will deliver outpatient care and manage diabetes and thyroid disease, lead diabetes technology initiation and follow-up, provide patient education, and collaborate closely with endocrinologists, obstetrics (for gestational diabetes), nutritionists, and diabetes specialists.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Master’s degree program
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification preferred; candidates must be willing to obtain certification within a specified timeframe if not already certified.
- Able to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system.
- Must project a professional image and earn the confidence of others.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
- Must be HIPAA compliant at all times.
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire – required
Nice To Haves
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for diabetes (type 1, type 2, gestational), thyroid disease
- Initiate and manage insulin therapy, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) as well as other patient care within scope of work.
- Provide diabetes self-management education and support
- Coordinate care with specialists (endocrinology, OB, nephrology, cardiology) and primary care
- Conduct patient assessments and complete physical examinations, collect clinical data including vital signs, collecting specimens, prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments, order and interpret medical laboratory test results, diagnose medical condition of patient, administer medications or treatments and perform minor surgery.
- Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary range $116,035-$136,512 depending on academic rank with additional incentive pay after completing first year of employment
- Robust sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team
- Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
- Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
- Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
- Employee wellness programs and mental health support
- Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
- A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
