Job Title: Endocrine Advanced Practice Provider
Employment Type: Full-Time
Organization: Central Maine Healthcare
Location: Lewiston, Maine

Position Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Endocrinology APP to join its team serving the Central Maine region. The Endocrinology APP provides comprehensive outpatient and/or inpatient care to patients with endocrine disorders under applicable state regulations and organizational policies. The APP collaborates with endocrinologists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to assess, diagnose, treat, educate, and monitor patients with conditions such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary diseases, obesity, and other endocrine-related conditions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance may be available

Why Central Maine Healthcare?
At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

About the Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage endocrine disorders in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic test results.
• Manage diabetes care, including insulin therapy, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and insulin pump management.
• Provide patient education regarding disease management, medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state laws and organizational protocols.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as needed.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance programs.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.

Education

• MSN with specialization as an APRN
• Current state license as an Nurse Practitioner
• BLS upon hire and maintain current
• Two years as nurse practitioner in Endocrinology & Diabetes preferred or two years as a nurse practitioner in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine clinic
• Experience with electronic health record systems 

• Insulin pumps
• Continuous glucose monitors (CGM's)
• Intense insulin regimens
• Lead or co-lead SMA's (shared medical appointments), offering medical assessments within a group setting

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