Nurse Practitioner: Internal Medicine, Internal Med Subspecialites, Main Focus Diabetes, & Endocrine

Diabetes & Endocrine Treatment Specialists; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentive compensation

PTO and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Malpractice insurance

CME allowance

Leadership opportunities

Clinical research opportunities

Job summary

Diabetes & Endocrine Treatment Specialists in Sandy, Utah, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient endocrinology and diabetes practice. You’ll manage adult endocrine and metabolic conditions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to patient education and research efforts.

We offer structured training if needed, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development in a busy, patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner: Current or eligible Utah APRN licensure and able to practice independently under Utah law
• Graduate of an accredited NP program
• National board certification
• Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one
• Strong clinical judgment and experience managing medically complex adults
• Ability to work effectively within a physician-and-APP team
• Endocrinology or diabetes experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage adult endocrine and metabolic conditions
• Provide longitudinal care for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• Interpret laboratory results and adjust treatment plans
• Prescribe and monitor medications
• Review continuous glucose monitor and insulin-pump data
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, medical assistants, educators, and research staff
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in ongoing endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism education and case review

Skills

APRN licensure (Utah)

Independent practice

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Endocrinology knowledge

Education

NP program graduate

National board certification

Active DEA registration

Job description

Job description

Diabetes & Endocrine Treatment Specialists (DETS)

Sandy, Utah | Full-Time

Diabetes & Endocrine Treatment Specialists is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our established outpatient endocrinology and diabetes practice.

We care for a large and diverse post-puberty/adult population with diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, pituitary problems, adrenal disorders, and other endocrine conditions.

Prior endocrinology and diabetes experience is preferred but not required. We can provide structured training in endocrinology and diabetes to an experienced internal medicine (IM) provider or IM subspecialty provider eager to develop deeper expertise in this high-demand area.

Minimum qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner: Current or eligible Utah APRN licensure and able to practice independently under Utah law

For NP pathway:

• Graduate of an accredited NP program

• National board certification

• Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one

• Strong clinical judgment and experience managing medically complex adults

• Ability to work effectively within a physician-and-APP team

• Endocrinology or diabetes experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage adult endocrine and metabolic conditions

• Provide longitudinal care for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

• Interpret laboratory results and adjust treatment plans

• Prescribe and monitor medications

• Review continuous glucose monitor and insulin-pump data

• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, medical assistants, educators, and research staff

• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation

• Participate in ongoing endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism education and case review

Practice support

• Established patient base with strong demand - taking new patients every day - rapidly build your panel

• Full-time diabetes educator (CDCES, registered dietitian, and Master's in Nutrition) capable of in-depth patient education and pump/CGM support

• Highly trained medical assistants (MAs) who prepare charts, gather interim laboratory/imaging data, obtain CGM and insulin-pump downloads, and follow up on patient results and treatment changes on your behalf

• Virtual MA support for selected administrative tasks, prior authorizations, eligibility verification, and telephone work

• Structured endocrinology education and mentorship - on-site senior MD Endocrinologist/Diabetologist instructor meets with you for bi-weekly trainings and case reviews

• Hands-on coaching in thyroid and neck ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided FNA needle biopsies of thyroid nodules, cervical lymph nodes, and parathyroid glands

• Modern diabetes-technology training in Dexcom, Libre, Tandem, Omnipod, Minimed, and iLet systems

• On-site membership-based Medical Bariatrics Program with dedicated coaching and nursing staff providing individualized weight loss services for your patients

• On-site ultrasound and training in ultrasound-guided FNA biopsies to rule out thyroid cancer

• On-site FibroScan and training in FibroScan diagnosis and monitoring of metabolic disease-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and associated liver fibrosis

• Regional center for immunotherapies for Type 1 diabetes and Grave's disease

• Frequent opportunities to participate in clinical research

Practice details

Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 1 hr lunch break and protected administrative time for reviewing results, completing documentation, responding to patient communications, processing refills, and coordinating follow-up care.

Shared call evenings, weekends, and holidays (generally very light duty, with occasional patient calls for urgent refills or treatment instructions).

Compensation and benefits

DETS offers competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and productivity.

Your individualized package will include:

• Competitive base salary

• Productivity-based incentive compensation

• Accrued paid time off and paid holidays

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Malpractice insurance

• CME allowance and professional-development support

• Potential long-term leadership opportunities

• Potential to participate in clinical trials as a co-investigator or primary (principal) investigator

About Diabetes & Endocrine Treatment Specialists

DETS is an equal-opportunity employer.

Diabetes & Endocrine Treatment Specialists (DETS) is an established specialty practice in Sandy, Utah, providing personalized care for diabetes, thyroid disease, weight management, and a broad range of other endocrine disorders (adrenal, pituitary, electrolyte, neuroendocrine cancers and tumors, etc.) Our modern clinic supports insulin-pump and continuous glucose monitor technology, in-office diagnostic services, telemedicine, patient education, and clinical research. We have a procedures suite dedicated to thyroid ultrasound, ultrasound-guided biopsies, and microwave ablation of thyroid nodules. We combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, team-based approach and offer clinicians the support, autonomy, and professional development needed to deliver excellent patient care. We also host a growing clinical research program integrated directly into our practice, offering an exceptional opportunity for additional career development for clinical staff interested in learning how to run industry-sponsored clinical research trials. Clinical studies include industry-sponsored pharmaceutical and medical-device research, primarily in: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes Obesity and metabolic disease GLP-1 and other incretin-based therapies Dual- and triple-agonist therapies Diabetes devices and technology; immunotherapies for Type 1 diabetes and Graves' disease; subclinical Cushing's Syndrome

Contact Information

[e-mail], or call or text 801-707-2645