Nurse Practitioner – Endocrinology | Shelton, CT
Shelton, CT - USA
Job Summary
Location: Shelton Connecticut
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Specialty Focus: Endocrinology
Join a well-established non-profit community-focused healthcare organization located in Shelton Connecticut dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered care.
The organization is seeking an experienced Endocrinology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its growing team in Shelton Connecticut on a full-time permanent basis.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Endocrinology and will work closely with endocrinologists and other members of the care team to provide comprehensive evaluation diagnosis treatment and ongoing management of patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders.
- Evaluate diagnose and manage patients with a broad range of endocrine and metabolic conditions.
- Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform physical examinations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with endocrinologists and other providers.
- Manage common endocrine conditions including diabetes thyroid disorders osteoporosis obesity adrenal disorders and other metabolic conditions.
- Provide medication management and monitor treatment response and potential adverse effects.
- Review and interpret laboratory results diagnostic studies and other relevant clinical information.
- Provide ongoing follow-up care and monitor patients clinical progress.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses medications treatment plans nutrition lifestyle modifications and disease management.
- Coordinate care with primary care physicians endocrinologists nurses dietitians and other specialists.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical practices.
- Provide compassionate patient-centered care while maintaining high standards of clinical quality and safety.
- Education: Masters degree or higher from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Certification: Current national certification as an NP or PA.
- Licensure: Active Connecticut APRN or PA license or eligibility for Connecticut licensure.
- Experience: Prior Endocrinology experience strongly preferred
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Full-time permanent employment
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
- Retirement and savings plan
- Paid time off
- CME allowance and professional development opportunities
- Malpractice coverage
- Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced endocrinologists and other specialists
Candidates with a strong background in Endocrinology Diabetes or related metabolic conditions are encouraged to apply.
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