Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology & Diabetes Care

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Nurse Practitioner – Endocrinology & Diabetes Care

Advanced Metabolic Care + Research (AMCR)

Escondido, California \u007C Full-Time \u007C On-Site

$135,000–$160,000 base salary + performance incentivesBuild Your Career in Endocrinology

Advanced Metabolic Care + Research (AMCR) is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to join our growing outpatient endocrinology team in Escondido, California.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NP with experience in endocrinology, diabetes care, primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine who is interested in developing deeper expertise in diabetes, obesity, thyroid disease, and metabolic health.

You’ll manage your own patient panel while working closely with experienced endocrinologists, diabetes educators, dietitians, and other members of our multidisciplinary care team. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with advanced diabetes treatments and technology, including continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, insulin therapy, and GLP-1 medications.

If you enjoy long-term patient relationships, chronic disease management, and using technology and team-based care to improve outcomes, this role offers an opportunity to build a specialized career in endocrinology.What Makes This Opportunity Different

$135,000–$170,000 base salary, depending on experience

Additional performance-based incentive opportunities

100% outpatient practice

Established patient demand and endocrinology referral network

Collaborative access to experienced endocrinologists

Multidisciplinary support from diabetes educators, dietitians, and clinical staff

Exposure to CGMs, insulin pumps, GLP-1 therapies, and advanced diabetes management

CME allowance and dedicated CME time

Specialty training and professional development

Opportunities to participate in value-based care and clinical innovation

Growth opportunities within an expanding Southern California practice

Affiliations with UC San Diego and Sharp HealthCareYour Role

As an Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner at AMCR, you will evaluate, treat, educate, and follow patients with a range of endocrine and metabolic conditions.Manage Endocrine and Metabolic Conditions

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations

Diagnose and manage diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders, and related metabolic conditions

Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical goals

Prescribe and manage medications, including insulin and GLP-1 therapies

Monitor clinical progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate

Provide ongoing chronic disease management and follow-up care

Develop and maintain a patient panel supported by AMCR’s established referral networkIncorporate Diabetes Technology Into Care

Interpret continuous glucose monitor data and use it to guide treatment decisions

Assist patients with insulin pump initiation, adjustment, and ongoing management

Help patients understand and effectively use diabetes devices and technology

Utilize EMR data and clinical tools to monitor progress and identify opportunities for intervention

Coordinate with remote patient monitoring and virtual care resources when appropriateEducate and Empower Patients

Teach patients and families about diabetes, obesity, and chronic disease management

Provide education on medications, insulin administration, devices, and monitoring

Counsel patients regarding nutrition, physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle changes

Help patients establish realistic treatment goals and understand their care plans

Support long-term adherence and self-management

Build trusted relationships with patients managing complex and lifelong conditionsWork as Part of a Multidisciplinary Team

Collaborate with endocrinologists, diabetes educators, dietitians, medical assistants, and care coordinators

Participate in team-based treatment planning and case discussions

Consult with physicians regarding complex or higher-risk patients

Coordinate care across clinical disciplines to improve the patient experience

Contribute ideas to strengthen AMCR’s evolving model of endocrine and metabolic careSupport Clinical Excellence

Maintain timely and accurate EMR documentation

Follow clinical, regulatory, and compliance standards

Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Support outcome measurement and clinical reporting

Stay current with advances in diabetes, obesity medicine, endocrinology, and metabolic careWhat We’re Looking ForRequired Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Current national Nurse Practitioner certification

Active California Nurse Practitioner license and prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain them

At least six months of experience caring for patients with diabetes

Clinical experience in endocrinology, primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine

Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Excellent patient education and communication abilities

Ability to work effectively within a collaborative outpatient care teamPreferred Qualifications

Previous endocrinology or diabetes-focused experience

Experience managing patients on insulin therapy

Experience prescribing or managing GLP-1 medications

Familiarity with continuous glucose monitors

Familiarity with insulin pump therapy

Experience with remote patient monitoring or virtual care

Interest in obesity medicine and metabolic health

Interest in value-based care, quality improvement, or innovative care deliveryCompensation

The anticipated base salary for this position is $135,000–$160,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibilities.

The position also includes opportunities for performance-based incentive compensation.Benefits

AMCR offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CME allowance

Paid CME time

Employer-paid malpractice insurance

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Professional development and specialty training

Opportunities for career advancementAbout Advanced Metabolic Care + Research

Advanced Metabolic Care + Research has provided endocrinology and metabolic care to patients in Southern California for more than 50 years.

Our practice combines established clinical expertise with modern approaches to diabetes, obesity, endocrine, and metabolic care. Through a multidisciplinary team model, AMCR incorporates patient education, diabetes technology, remote monitoring, and value-based care initiatives designed to improve access, clinical outcomes, and the overall patient experience.

AMCR maintains affiliations with UC San Diego and Sharp HealthCare and continues to expand its clinical programs and care model throughout Southern California.Join Our Team

If you’re a Nurse Practitioner looking to expand your expertise in endocrinology and diabetes care while working alongside an experienced and supportive clinical team, we’d like to hear from you.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

CME Allowance and Paid CME Time

Malpractice Insurance Coverage

Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities

Collaborative and Supportive Clinical Environment

Career Growth Opportunities within a Growing Organization

Access to Advanced Diabetes Technology and Innovative Care Models

Work with an Established Endocrinology Referral Network

Opportunities to Participate in Value-Based Care Initiatives and Clinical Innovation

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Full-time