Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Endocrinology
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Endocrinology
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Job Description
Overview
Community Health Partners (CHP) is seeking a fulltime Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our wellestablished outpatient endocrinology practice in Fresno CA. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of four Endocrinologists and two experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in a thriving and comprehensive center dedicated to providing exceptional endocrine care.
Practice Highlights:
Stateoftheart resources including inhouse ultrasound and bone density services
Onsite licensed reference clinical laboratory
Access to an Endocrine Nurse for infusions and provocative testing
Collaborative care with dieticians and expertise in glucose sensor technology
Integrated tools for meter pump and sensor downloads at each visit
Responsibilities
The Community Health System is a locally owned notforprofit healthcare network based in Fresno California. Community is the regions largest healthcare provider and private employer. We operate a physician residency program with one of the nations top medical schools the University of California San Francisco. Community is home to the only Level I Trauma Center and comprehensive burn center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. We also serve as the areas safety net provider. In fiscal year 2024 Community provided more than $216 million in uncompensated services and programs. In addition to our hospitals our health system includes a vast medical network medical foundation medical group and health plan. The Community Provider Network is a network of provider affiliates and partners that provides our patients access to over 2500 physicians. Our medical foundation Community Health Partners includes over 475 primary and specialty care providers in 55 practice locations serving Valley families at every stage of life. Our health plan Community Care Health is one of the Valleys largest HMO plans providing local businesses with affordable medical insurance for employees. We also operate four acutecare hospitals Community Regional Medical Center Clovis Community Medical Center Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital and Community Behavioral Health Center as well as several longterm care outpatient and other healthcare facilities. Communitys hospitals are fully accredited by the Joint Commission. This position requires a commitment to excellence in patient care collaboration communication teaching research and a dedication to place the patient at the center of all decisions.
Fresno California offers an exceptional quality of life with the rare combination of a lower cost of living and the amenities of a major metropolitan area. Recognized as the fifth largest city in California residents benefit from an affordable housing market diverse neighborhoods and a welcoming multicultural community. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Fresnos unique position as the only major U.S. city with convenient access to three iconic national parks: Yosemite Sequoia and Kings Canyon all within a short drive. The area is known for its sunny weather nearly yearround with mild winters and no snow in the city. This pleasant climate allows for outdoor recreation throughout all seasons. Additionally the Central Coasts beaches and scenic Highway 1 are just two and a half hours away while San Francisco and Los Angeles are both within easy reach for weekend getaways. Fresnos combination of an easygoing lifestyle familyfriendly environment and access to both professional opportunities and outdoor adventures makes it an ideal place for physicians to build a fulfilling career and enjoy a high quality of life.
Accountabilities
1. Provides direct assessment evaluation and primary patient care complying with medical protocols and procedures.
2. Provides direct patient management in collaboration with physicians; participates in daily rounds patient assessments and care plan development.
3. Orders interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients healthcare needs. Furnishes medications based upon written protocols.
4. Ensures that patients are counseled regarding treatment plans and the use dosage and possible side effects of medications.
5. Makes referrals to appropriate providers when patients require subspecialty medical attention beyond the areas scope of service.
6. Obtains prior authorizations from insurance companies.
7. Documents and maintains precise and complete records of patients.
8. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings.
9. Provides education training information and consultation services to interdisciplinary team patients family and caregivers.
10. Participates in quality assurance activities including assistance in development and implementation of new policies and procedures recommends updates to current policy as needed.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required
Credentialed by the CMC Medical Staff Office as an Allied Health Professional and privileged to perform Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Standardized Procedures required
Experience
2 years of clinical experience in the area of specialty preferred
Licenses and Certifications
If qualifying as a Nurse Practitioner the following is required
o NP Current State of California Nurse Practitioner License required
o NPF Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number required
o If qualifying as a Physician Assistant the following is required
o PA State of California Physician Assistant License required
o DEA DEA Controlled Substance Number required
o BLS Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
o Ability to participate in a federally funded program (Medicare and Medicaid) required
o NPC National Certified Nurse Practitioner by ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) or AANP (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners) preferred
o CRNFA Certified RN First Assistant preferred
Employment Type
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