Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Endocrinology

Community Health Partners (CHP) is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our well-established 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:

• State-of-the-art resources, including in-house ultrasound and bone density services

• On-site, 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

• Mentorship and Collaboration: Enjoy opportunities to be mentored by highly experienced Endocrinologists and APPs, fostering your growth and expertise in endocrinology.

• Team-Based Learning: Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss challenging cases, share insights, and develop innovative solutions for patient care.

• Comprehensive Support: Benefit from a fully integrated care model with access to a wide range of resources, ensuring you can focus on providing the highest level of care to your patients.

Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, Fresno offers a combination of affordable living, easy access to outdoor activities, and a vibrant community. This role is ideal for a driven and compassionate APP looking to grow their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Join CHP and be part of a team that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration in endocrine care!

Responsibilities:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) maintains responsibility for providing clinical care in general or specialty area(s). Assesses, plans and provides patient care in collaboration with the attending physician and interdisciplinary healthcare team. Provides comprehensive assessments, performs medical diagnosis, writes prescriptions and formulates treatment plans. Diagnoses medical conditions, plans and implements interventions, ensures patient safety, and contributes to quality and regulatory activities. The APP will also perform basic urologic procedures and assist physicians with procedures.

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 patient's 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 area's 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.

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