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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Endocrinology
Mayo Clinic     Phoenix, AZ 85067
 Posted 2 days    

**Why Mayo Clinic**

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

**Responsibilities**

**_There are three positions posted for Endocrinology – two for the outpatient Scottsdale campus and one for the inpatient setting on the Phoenix campus_**

**Outpatient Setting**

This position is for the **outpatient setting** on the Scottsdale campus Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Primary role will be to see routine endocrinology outpatient follow up of type 1 and 2 diabetes (to include medical management and diabetes education), pre/post-transplant (kidney, liver, heart) osteoporosis, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypogonadism, adrenal insufficiency, primary hyperparathyroidism, transgender, bariatric, metabolic obesity and pituitary adenomas. Candidate will need to have a current working knowledge and ability to manage insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors as technology makes up a large part of the diabetes practice. Candidate will need to provide coverage in the inpatient setting at the hospital when one of the inpatient providers is on vacation or leave. Weekend call (Saturday and Sunday) will be rotated among APP providers every 6 to 8 weeks. Holiday call (New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas) will be shared amongst all APP’s in rotation.

This position is for the **outpatient setting** on the Scottsdale campus Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Primary role will be to provide medical management and coordination of care for the **Bariatric program** and metabolic research studies to include physical exams and muscle biopsies. In addition, the candidate will see routine endocrinology outpatient follow up of type 1 and 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypogonadism, adrenal insufficiency, primary hyperparathyroidism, transgender, metabolic obesity, heart, liver, kidney and pancreas transplants and pituitary adenomas. Candidate will need to have a current working knowledge and ability to manage insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors as technology makes up a large part of the diabetes practice. Candidate will need to provide coverage in the inpatient setting at the hospital when one of the inpatient providers is on vacation or leave. Weekend call (Saturday and Sunday) will be rotated among APP providers every 6 to 8 weeks. Holiday call (New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas) will be shared amongst all APP’s in rotation.

**Inpatient Setting**

This position is on the Phoenix campus Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Primary role will be to provide medical management and diabetes education for the hospitalized patient with hyperglycemia or diabetes admitted with acute illness. Endocrinology supports a busy transplant practice (liver, kidney, heart) and will see these patients before, during and after their transplant. The inpatient team is staffed by the Endocrinologist who will guide the care of the patient throughout the hospitalization. The APP will coordinate the care of the patient with the diabetes educator, social worker, care manager, pharmacist and referring provider team. Follow up will be arranged in 2 to 3 weeks to transition the patient to the primary care provider within the community locally, nationally or internationally. Candidate will need to have a current working knowledge of diabetes medications, insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. Candidate will need to cover weekend call (Saturday and Sunday) every 5 to 8 weeks. Holiday call (New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas) will be shared amongst all APP’s in rotation.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant demonstrates leadership through involvement on committees and team projects, education, and research and actively seeks to improve the practice through performance improvement initiatives. Active in professional organizations and participates in community activities. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Advanced Practice Registered Nursing, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, Rules of the Arizona State Board of Nursing are the basis for practice.

_During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps._

**Qualifications**

**_New Grads will not be considered at this time._**

**Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner:** Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current AZ RN and APRN license and certification as a FNP, ANP.

**Physician Assistant:** Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the AZ State Board of Medical Practice.

**Additional Qualifications:**

BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross and DEA registration required

**Exemption Status**

Exempt

**Compensation Detail**

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

**Benefits Eligible**

Yes

**Schedule**

Full Time

**Hours/Pay Period**

80

**Schedule Details**

Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm

**Weekend Schedule**

weekend call at hospital every 5 to 8 weeks

**International Assignment**

No

**Site Description**

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

**Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer**

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

**Recruiter**

LaTasha Perkins

**Equal opportunity**

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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Employment Type

Full Time

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