Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Clinician in Endocrinology is a mid-level provider working in an adult ambulatory care setting. 

The APC will provide patient-centered support for the achievement of positive clinical outcomes and prompt evaluation and treatment of patients referred to Endocrinology with focus in Diabetes Mellitus.

The APC will provide aid in health assessment, diagnosis and treatment, health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling for patients referred to Endocrinology.  Clinical responsibilities will include patient management in the clinic with a focus on Chronic disease management of Diabetes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other assignments, projects and duties may be required:

Ability to prescribe medications. Obtain medical histories and perform physical assessments and examinations. Diagnose, treat and manage patients. Assess the need for and interpret diagnostic and laboratory studies. Counsel and teach health and nutrition  Screen and refer patients to specialists and other healthcare providers.  Understands reimbursement criteria and Endocrinology billing/coding. Performs specific duties delineated by the managing physician. Also performs clinic encounters independent of the physician. Provides clinical management through patient telephone and email messages. Participates in at least one Endocrinology CME offering per year. No hospital services or hospital call. Outpatient only: Mon - Fri: 8am -5pm 

Experience: 

Prefer experience in Endocrinology/ Diabetes management Prefer Prior Certified Diabetes Educator / Registered Dietician Degree

Education: 

Graduate of an approved training program in the United States.

License and Certifications:

Licensed in the State of Texas.  Board Certified and/or Board Eligible.

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic accepts H-1B Visas.