OverviewJob Title: Endocrine Advanced Practice Provider
Employment Type: Full-Time
Organization: Central Maine Healthcare
Location: Lewiston, Maine
Position OverviewCentral Maine Healthcare is seeking a Endocrinology APP to join its team serving the Central Maine region. The Endocrinology APP provides comprehensive outpatient and/or inpatient care to patients with endocrine disorders under applicable state regulations and organizational policies. The APP collaborates with endocrinologists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to assess, diagnose, treat, educate, and monitor patients with conditions such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary diseases, obesity, and other endocrine-related conditions.
Compensation & Benefits- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Malpractice coverage with tail
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off and CME allowance
- Relocation assistance may be available
Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Diagnose and manage endocrine disorders in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
- Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic test results.
- Manage diabetes care, including insulin therapy, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and insulin pump management.
- Provide patient education regarding disease management, medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state laws and organizational protocols.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as needed.
- Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance programs.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
QualificationsEducation
- MSN with specialization as an APRN
- Current state license as an Nurse Practitioner
- BLS upon hire and maintain current
- Two years as nurse practitioner in Endocrinology & Diabetes preferred or two years as a nurse practitioner in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine clinic
- Experience with electronic health record systems
Skills
- Insulin pumps
- Continuous glucose monitors (CGM's)
- Intense insulin regimens
- Lead or co-lead SMA's (shared medical appointments), offering medical assessments within a group setting
Employment StatusFull Time
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