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Job Description Job Description Diabetes & Endocrine Treatment Specialists (DETS)
Sandy, Utah Full-Time
Diabetes & Endocrine Treatment Specialists is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established outpatient endocrinology and diabetes practice.
We care for a large and diverse post-puberty/adult population with diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, pituitary problems, adrenal disorders, and other endocrine conditions.
Prior endocrinology and diabetes experience is preferred but not required. We can provide structured training in endocrinology and diabetes to an experienced internal medicine (IM) provider or IM subspecialty provider eager to develop deeper expertise in this high-demand area.
Minimum qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following pathways:
Nurse Practitioner: Current or eligible Utah APRN licensure and able to practice independently under Utah law; or
Physician Assistant: Current or eligible Utah PA licensure with at least 10,000 hours of clinical experience in internal medicine (IM) and/or an IM subspecialty
For either pathway:
Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program
National board certification
Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one
Strong clinical judgment and experience managing medically complex adults
Ability to work effectively within a physician-and-APP team
Endocrinology or diabetes experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage adult endocrine and metabolic conditions
Provide longitudinal care for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Interpret laboratory results and adjust treatment plans
Prescribe and monitor medications
Review continuous glucose monitor and insulin-pump data
Collaborate with physicians, APPs, medical assistants, educators, and research staff
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
Participate in ongoing endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism education and case review
Practice support
Established patient base with strong demand - taking new patients every day - rapidly build your panel
Full-time diabetes educator (CDCES, registered dietitian, and Master's in Nutrition) capable of in-depth patient education and pump/CGM support
Highly trained medical assistants (MAs) who prepare charts, gather interim laboratory/imaging data, obtain CGM and insulin-pump downloads, and follow up on patient results and treatment changes on your behalf
Virtual MA support for selected administrative tasks, prior authorizations, eligibility verification, and telephone work
Structured endocrinology education and mentorship - on-site senior MD Endocrinologist/Diabetologist instructor meets with you for bi-weekly trainings and case reviews
Hands-on coaching in thyroid and neck ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided FNA needle biopsies of thyroid nodules, cervical lymph nodes, and parathyroid glands
Modern diabetes-technology training in Dexcom, Libre, Tandem, Omnipod, Minimed, and iLet systems
On-site membership-based Medical Bariatrics Program with dedicated coaching and nursing staff providing individualized weight loss services for your patients
On-site ultrasound and training in ultrasound-guided FNA biopsies to rule out thyroid cancer
On-site FibroScan and training in FibroScan diagnosis and monitoring of metabolic disease-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and associated liver fibrosis
Regional center for immunotherapies for Type 1 diabetes and Grave's disease
Frequent opportunities to participate in clinical research
Practice details
Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 1 hr lunch break and protected administrative time for reviewing results, completing documentation, responding to patient communications, processing refills, and coordinating follow-up care.
Shared call evenings, weekends, and holidays (generally very light duty, with occasional patient calls for urgent refills or treatment instructions)
Compensation and benefits
DETS offers competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and productivity.
Your individualized package may include:
Competitive base salary
Productivity-based incentive compensation
Accrued paid time off and paid holidays
Health, dental and vision insurance
Malpractice insurance
CME allowance and professional-development support
Potential long-term leadership opportunities
Potential to participate in clinical trials as a co-investigator or primary (principal) investigator
Qualified candidates should submit a résumé or CV along with a brief description of their experience in internal medicine (IM), IM subspecialty(ies), diabetes, or endocrinology.
DETS is an equal-opportunity employer.
Company Description Diabetes & Endocrine Treatment Specialists (DETS) is an established specialty practice in Sandy, Utah, providing personalized care for diabetes, thyroid disease, weight management, and other endocrine disorders. Our modern clinic supports insulin-pump and continuous-glucose-monitor technology, in-office diagnostic services, telemedicine, patient education, and clinical research. We combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, team-based approach and offer clinicians the support, autonomy, and professional development needed to deliver excellent patient care.
We also host a growing clinical research program integrated directly into our practice, providing an exceptional opportunity for additional career development for clinical staff who are interested in learning how to run industry-sponsored clinical research trials.
Clinical studies include industry-sponsored pharmaceutical and medical-device research, primarily in:
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
Obesity and metabolic disease
GLP-1 and other incretin-based therapies
Dual- and triple-agonist therapies
Diabetes devices and technology
Immunotherapies for Type 1 diabetes and Graves' Disease
Subclinical Cushing's Syndrome
Company Description Diabetes & Endocrine Treatment Specialists is an independent specialty endocrinology and diabetes practice in Sandy, Utah, serving over 12,000 patients and maintaining an active, rapidly growing clinical research program with industry sponsors from both the pharma and medical device sectors. Current clinical patient mix includes: 20% Type 1 diabetes - largest private practice provider in Utah and the Intermountain West, most patients using AID 20% Type 2 diabetes 20% Thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules 20% Routine thyroid care 20% General endocrinology (pituitary, adrenal, bone, menopause, PCOS, and many other conditions) Sponsored clinical research trials include: Type 1 diabetes - glucose control and hypoglycemia Type 2 diabetes Obesity and metabolic disease GLP-1 and other incretin-based therapies Dual- and triple-agonist incretin (GLP1-type) therapies Diabetes devices and technology Immunotherapies for Type 1 diabetes and Graves' Disease Subclinical Cushing's Syndrome
Worksite address
sandy, UT, 84070, US
Who can apply
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