Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sierra Endocrine Associates

apartment Community Medical Centers location_onFresno, CA, US

Overview

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

Responsibilities

The Community Health System is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare network based in Fresno, California. Community is the region's largest healthcare provider and private employer. We operate a physician residency program with one of the nation's top medical schools – the University of California, San Francisco. Community is home to the only Level I Trauma Center and comprehensive burn center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. We also serve as the area's "safety net provider." In fiscal year 2024, Community provided more than $216 million in uncompensated services and programs. In addition to our hospitals, our health system includes a vast medical network, medical foundation, medical group and health plan. The Community Provider Network is a network of provider affiliates and partners that provides our patients access to over 2,500 physicians. Our medical foundation, Community Health Partners, includes over 475 primary and specialty care providers in 55 practice locations, serving Valley families at every stage of life. Our health plan, Community Care Health is one of the Valley’s largest HMO plans —providing local businesses with affordable medical insurance for employees. We also operate four acute-care hospitals – Community Regional Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center, Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital and Community Behavioral Health Center – as well as several long-term care, outpatient and other healthcare facilities. Community's hospitals are fully accredited by the Joint Commission. This position requires a commitment to excellence in patient care, collaboration, communication, teaching, research and a dedication to place the patient at the center of all decisions.

Fresno, California, offers an exceptional quality of life with the rare combination of a lower cost of living and the amenities of a major metropolitan area. Recognized as the fifth largest city in California, residents benefit from an affordable housing market, diverse neighborhoods, and a welcoming, multicultural community. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Fresno’s unique position as the only major U.S. city with convenient access to three iconic national parks: Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon, all within a short drive. The area is known for its sunny weather nearly year-round, with mild winters and no snow in the city. This pleasant climate allows for outdoor recreation throughout all seasons. Additionally, the Central Coast’s beaches and scenic Highway 1 are just two and a half hours away, while San Francisco and Los Angeles are both within easy reach for weekend getaways. Fresno’s combination of an easygoing lifestyle, family-friendly environment, and access to both professional opportunities and outdoor adventures makes it an ideal place for physicians to build a fulfilling career and enjoy a high quality of life.

Accountabilities1. 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.

Qualifications

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 requiredExperience

• 5 years of clinical experience required

• 2 years of clinical experience in the area of specialty preferred

Licenses and Certifications• If qualifying as a Nurse Practitioner, the following is requiredo NP - Current State of California Nurse Practitioner License requiredo NPF - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number requiredo If qualifying as a Physician Assistant, the following is requiredo PA - State of California Physician Assistant License requiredo DEA - DEA Controlled Substance Number requiredo BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) requiredo Ability to participate in a federally funded program (Medicare and Medicaid) requiredo NPC - National Certified Nurse Practitioner by ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) or AANP (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners) preferredo CRNFA - Certified RN First Assistant preferred

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