Physician Assistant: Endocrinology | Optum New Jersey

Optum NJ, (formerly Optum Tri-State NJ) is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in our greater Belleville, NJ care region . Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with physician, responsible office consults, follow up appointments and outpatient procedures.
• Comfortable treating all aspects in Endocrinology and Metabolic disorders including Diabetes, thyroid and adrenal diseases, osteoporosis, hormonal imbalances.
• Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients.
• Consult with patient’s primary care physician and other specialists as needed.

Position Highlights:

• Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base.
• Physician-led, patient centered team-based care environment.
• Independent, multi-disciplinary practice with a strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospitals that provides a full range of Endocrinology medicine.
• In collaboration with physician, direct and manage a complete continuum of quality-based care within the interdisciplinary team.
• Full complement of admin and clinical provider support to assist with patient care.
• Primary office location will be Belleville, NJ; however, will likely share time at other Endocrinology offices nearby in Springfield, NJ and/or Maplewood, NJ (potentially 1-3 days per week).
• Flexible Monday – Friday scheduling, with 1-2 Saturday shifts per month.

Required Qualifications:

• Prior post-graduate clinical experience in Endocrinology practice setting highly preferred .

• Board certification as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care and/or Family Medicine orPhysician Assistant certification.
• Active, unrestricted APRN or PA-C license in New Jersey.
• Active and unrestricted DEA License.
• Active New Jersey CDS Permit.