Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant-Endocrinology

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• • • Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams focused on endocrine-related conditions.

    • Evaluate and manage patients with diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational), thyroid dysfunction, adrenal and pituitary disorders, and other metabolic diseases.

    • Adjust and initiate medications including insulin and hormone therapies under collaborative protocols.

    • Interpret laboratory values, radiologic studies, and other diagnostic tests relevant to endocrine pathology.

    • Provide in-depth patient education on disease processes, medication regimens, lifestyle modification, and self-management techniques (e.g., glucose monitoring, CGM, insulin pumps).

    • Collaborate with endocrinologists and other team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.

    • Document all clinical findings, treatment plans, and follow-ups in the EMR in a timely and accurate manner.

    • Monitor patient progress and respond to abnormal labs, follow-up concerns, and medication refills.

    • Participate in patient care coordination, quality initiatives, and population health efforts.

Qualifications

• • • Education:

      • PA: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a Master’s degree.

      • NP: Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing, certified in Family, Adult, or Adult-Gerontology Primary or Acute Care.

    • Licensure/Certification:

      • Active state license as a PA or NP.

      • Board certification (NCCPA for PAs; AANP/ANCC for NPs).

      • DEA license and state prescriptive authority.

      • BLS certification (ACLS preferred).

    • Experience:

      • Minimum 1–2 years of experience in endocrinology or internal medicine strongly preferred.

      • Experience with diabetes technology (CGMs, insulin pumps) is highly desirable.

Salary: $135,000-$150,000

(May include bonuses and incentives)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.