Endocrinology - APP (NP or PA)

The US Oncology Network San Leandro, CA 94578, US

Overview

ANNUAL SALARY (DEPENDING ON SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): $145,000.00 - $160,000.40

Epic Care is a physician-led, multi-specialty medical group with more than 60 physicians and APPs serving the East Bay of the San Francision Bay Area. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, personalized, and value-driven care to patients and their families. By offering multiple locations and comprehensive services under one roof, we increase access to care and enhance the patient experience. Join our growing team as we continue to innovate in both clinical and practice operations.

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Advanced Practice Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to work closely with one of our Endocrinologist at our San Leandro and Dublin clinic locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general medicine, drive to continually learn, be adaptable and energetic, and thrive in a team-based care model.

Location: San Leandro & Dublin

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

The APP will provide follow-up and ongoing management care to patients with endocrine disorders, including diabetic patients
Medication management for glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol control
Ongoing communication with referring clinicians
Developing expertise in diabetes and endocrine disorder management
Managing an assigned patient caseload in partnership with physicians and the healthcare team
Coordinating patient care over time and across healthcare settings to optimize health outcomes

Qualifications

Requirements:

Master of Science Degree, Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Specialty certification required.
Baccalaureate in Nursing
Current CA licensure.

Benefits and Perks:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for Full & Part Time Employees
FSA, HSA, Transit and Dependent Care Pre-Tax Programs
401k Retirement & Matching Plan
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
Continuing Education/Professional Society Membership
And Much More!

It is the policy of Epic Care to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, family status (including pregnancy), marital status, military status, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.

Epic Care is an Alcohol and Drug-Free workplace. Learn more about Epic Care at https://epic-care.com/careers/

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Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the Physician Assistant and his or her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, and the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Board and Board of Directors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. An NP/PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP/PA's education, training and experience, and which are performed in collaboration with a physician. An NP/PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP/PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a collaborating physician. Scope of Practice of the NP/PA: Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures. Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients. Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient. Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications. Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products. Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services. Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable. Obtains informed consent, as indicated. Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork. As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room. The RN First Assistant directly assists the surgeon and practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase. The RN First Assistant must adhere to standardized procedures and not concurrently function as a scrub nurse. Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds. Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary. Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed. Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources. Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling. Other duties as assigned. Supervision: Supervision is provided by the supervising/sponsoring physician with clinical privileges at LPCH, or designated attending physicians in the Clinic, Service or Department. Standardized procedures, approved by the supervising physician(s) and the IDPC, are a mandatory mechanism of supervision. Other mechanisms of supervision used may be: Direct on-site, electronic or phone supervision by a supervising physician. A physician cannot supervise more than four (4) NP/PAs at one time. Chart screens on random charts by the supervising physician or designee. Chart audits on random charts as an integral part of selected quality improvement programs. Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) through tracking of performance indicators. The NP/PA will receive a formal annual performance evaluation by the Lead Advanced Practice Provider (Lead APP), Director of Advanced Practice or supervising manager/director with input from the Lead APP, supervising physician(s) and/or physician delegates, APP peers and the supervising manager/director. Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) also occurs through tracking of performance indicators. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Education: Physician Assistant (PA): Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college or university. Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. Nurse Practitioner (NP): Master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university. Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Licensure/Certification: Physician Assistant (PA): Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of California. Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) An individual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license issued by the United States DEA for Schedule II-V controlled substances, required only if prescribing controlled substances to outpatients Additional board certification(s) may be required by certain services/departments. Nurse Practitioner (NP): Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of California National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS). Note: New graduate NPs will be allotted six (6) months from their graduation date to obtain national board certification. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA). Furnishing license issued by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), required only if furnishing medications An individual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license issued by the United States DEA for Schedule II-V controlled substances, required only if prescribing controlled substances to outpatients . Additional board certification(s) may be required by certain specialties/departments. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Additional Information Pay Range Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $87.55 to $109.44 Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.