Endocrinology Thyroid Advanced Practice Provider (FT)

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dedicated CME time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health in Lebanon, NH, is seeking a full-time Endocrinology Advanced Practice Provider to join the outpatient endocrinology team. The role focuses on thyroid and diabetes care with independent outpatient responsibilities and collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals.

The position requires a graduate of an accredited APRN or PA program with national specialty certification and NH licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program.
• National specialty certification in FNP, WHNP, PNP, ANP or NCCPA is required/preferred.

Responsibilities

• See follow-up thyroid neoplasia patients (thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules) and patients with general thyroid disease.
• See new patients with general thyroid disease.
• Assist in triage of thyroid disease referrals to endocrinology.
• Collaborate with endocrinologists, endocrine nurses, and affiliated specialties; assist with care coordination.
• Assist with thyroid procedures (thyroid ultrasound, fine-needle aspiration, and radiofrequency ablation).

Education

APRN/PA degree

National specialty certification (FNP/WHNP/PNP/ANP or NCCPA)

Job description

Overview

Endocrinology Thyroid Advanced Practice Provider (FT) Lebanon

The Department of Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock is seeking an Endocrinology APP to work with its collegial and caring Endocrinology team. This position is full-time with clinical responsibilities in the outpatient setting.

This role will require conducting outpatient clinics through working independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to evaluate, treat and teach patients with a specific focus on endocrine, thyroid, and diabetes care. This is a Monday through Friday day shift position with an expectation of 36 face-to-face clinical hours. There are call expectations for this position but outpatient phone call only. Call will be 1:8 of a weekly rotation of night/weekend call from our outpatient population.

The ideal candidate will be a team player, flexible, and possess strong communication skills. Experience with diabetes management or as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is a plus, but not required to apply for the position.

The following

• See follow-up thyroid neoplasia patients (thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules) as well as patients with general thyroid disease
• See new patients with general thyroid disease
• Assist in the triage process for thyroid disease referrals to endocrinology
• Work closely on a collaborative team with endocrinologists, endocrine nurses, and affiliated specialties (endocrine surgery, ENT, radiation oncology, medical oncology, etc.) and assist with care coordination
• Assist with thyroid procedures (thyroid ultrasound, thyroid and cervical lymph node fine needle aspiration, and thyroid nodule radiofrequency ablation)

What Dartmouth-Hitchcock has to offer you:

• Established patient base
• Collegial environment and referrals
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Dedicated CME time

What New England has to offer you:

• Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
• Access to major cities and airports
• Proximity to mountains and hiking trails
• Driving distance to the seacoast/ocean
• An abundance of local lakes for boating and swimming

The Dartmouth Health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry, and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Dartmouth Children's Hospital, 4 affiliated hospitals, and 30 ambulatory clinics across the region.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program
• National specialty certification as FNP, WHNP, PNP, ANP or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRN only)
• Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH
• Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
• BLS certification