CardioMetabolic Advanced Practice Provider

Essential Duties (NP/PA):

Capital Cardiology Associates is seeking to hire a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Metabolic Team in the Albany office. The Cardiometabolic APP in the clinic setting is a specialized advanced practitioner who provides comprehensive cardiometabolic care to patients: metabolic/medical weight management. Operating within a clinic environment, the NP/PA assesses patients, develops treatment plans collaborating with the metabolic team (pharmacists, dietitians and health coach) and coordinates metabolic management for weight loss.

This role requires a strong clinical foundation, understanding of metabolic management in weight loss and the ability to deliver patient-centered care and treatment plans.  

Including:

• CV risk, metabolic/endocrine, kidney disease, sleep apnea and obesity screening and assessment
• Guidelines in obesity management
• Assessing patients’ readiness for change
• Engaging patients in shared decision-making and developing treatment plans that include considerations such as lifestyle and nutrition changes and medication
• Emerging treatment options and anti-obesity medications
• Patient counseling and motivational interviewing techniques

Responsibilities to include but not limited:

Patient Care Management:

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients seeking obesity medical management, evaluating medical history, performing physical exams, and ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s needs.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities.
• Develop personalized, evidence-based management plans for patients considering their medical history, current health status, and individual goals.
• Monitor patients' progress, assess and manage any complications, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide ongoing support.
• Promote supporting, patient-centered, nutritional plan that aligns with the program’s guidelines. Collaborate with staff dietitians for continued follow-up.
• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
• Seeks consultation from supervising physician, as applicable, when appropriate.
• Educate patients about different pharmacological weight loss options, risks and benefits, lifestyle changes, behavioral modifications, general dietary recommendations.
• Utilize “down-time” to assist other clinical areas as able (tasks, insurance appeals).           

Clinical Documentation and Communication:

• Demonstrate understanding of documentation requirements for level of visit performed
• Clinical notes are clear, organized, up-to-date and accurate.
• Work closely with cardiologists, pharmacists, dietitians, medication access specialists and other healthcare professionals to create a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Effectively communicate clinical findings and plan of care to physicians, patients, families and other members of health care team.

Professionalism:

• Promotes a positive public image for the profession and for CCA.
• Respects confidentiality and privacy.
• Functions as an integral part of the CCA team and participates in the maintenance of a cohesive work environment.                                      
• Assists with training/education of staff, contributes to an open learning environment.
• Functions independently within scope of practice delineated by New York State.  
• Maintains required certifications and licensures.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work location to accommodate needs of CCA as a whole.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by collecting and analyzing data, participating in case reviews, and suggesting process enhancements.
• Stay current with advancements in cardio-kidney-metabolic and obesity guidelines, and research to offer evidence-based care.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Education: Active NYS Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license in good standing
• Experience: Minimum one-year NP/PA experience in related practice area preferred

What We Offer:

• Monday through Friday schedule
• Paid Sick and Vacation Accruals
• Health, Dental, and FSA plans available
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits options
• Generous 401k Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Capital Cardiology Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Pay ranges from $110,000- $120,000/ year based on experience. 

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000