Community Care Physicians

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Community Care Physicians  •  $125k/yr  •  Clifton Park, NY (Onsite)  •  18 days ago
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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Community Care Physicians – Community Care Weight Management and Metabolic Care

Community Care Physicians (CCP), the largest independent multispecialty medical group in the Capital Region, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join Community Care Weight Management and Metabolic Care, a specialized, multidisciplinary program focused on helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss and improved metabolic health.

As an Advanced Practitioner in the Weight Management and Metabolic Care program, you will provide evidence-based care for adult patients with obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and related metabolic conditions. You will work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team—including physicians, dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and clinical pharmacists—to deliver personalized treatment plans that integrate lifestyle modification, medical therapy, and ongoing support. ( Community Care Physicians)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations for adult patients with obesity and metabolic conditions
  • Develop and manage individualized treatment plans, including lifestyle interventions and medication management when appropriate
  • Monitor patient progress through routine follow-ups, adjusting care plans to support long-term success
  • Provide education on nutrition, physical activity, and behavior change strategies
  • Collaborate closely with dietitians, behavioral health providers, pharmacists, and physicians to ensure coordinated, team-based care
  • Order and interpret diagnostic studies and manage comorbid conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational standards

Practice Highlights

  • Multidisciplinary care model, integrating medical providers, registered dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and pharmacists to support sustainable weight loss
  • Evidence-based program, combining lifestyle modification with medication management when clinically appropriate
  • Focus on metabolic health, including management of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and related chronic conditions
  • Structured, longitudinal care model, with routine follow-up visits to track progress and optimize outcomes
  • Comprehensive services, including medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, and behavioral health support
  • Convenient Clifton Park location, based within a health park setting with access to additional CCP specialties

Competitive Compensation starting at $125,000

Qualifications

  • License and active registration as a physician assistant or registered nurse/nurse practitioner in New York State.
    • Physician Assistant:
      • Bachelor's or equivalent degree in physician assistant studies and successful completion of physician assistant training program approved by the NYS Department of Education or accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or a program that is determined by the Department to be the substantial equivalent of a licensure qualifying or accredited program.
      • Attainment of passing grade on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
      • Current certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
      • At least one year of experience as a physician assistant in ambulatory health care.
      • Current CPR certification.
    • Nurse Practitioner:
      • Successful completion of and graduation from a nurse practitioner education program acceptable to NYSED.
      • Current certification as a nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
      • Successful completion of pharmacology coursework acceptable to NYSED.
      • Three years of professional nursing experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.
      • At least one year of experience as a nurse practitioner in ambulatory health care.
      • Current CPR certification.
Community Care Physicians

About Community Care Physicians

Community Care Physicians (CCP) is the largest independent multispecialty medical group in the Capital Region of NY. Headquartered in Latham, we provide a broad range of healthcare services to 8 counties in upstate NY. Our organization includes primary care, specialty care, urgent care and wellness services. With more than 1,900 employees, including over 421 practitioners in its sub-specialty and primary care network, CCP touches every three to four people in the Capital Region.

We are focused on relationships with our patients and teams. We have "community" in our name for a reason. It's something we live and breathe every day. We live here, work here, and our focus is on making our community a healthier place.

CCP's achievement as a high-performing organization has evolved from a long tradition of excellence. Founded over 40 years ago, what started as a radiology practice has since grown to a multispecialty organization with over 30 medical specialties and some of the area's most highly respected practitioners. For many of us, taking care of people isn't just the career we have today, it's the passion we've had our entire lives. From our greeters to our nurses, practitioners to our support staff, we all are focused on the health – and happiness – of our patients.

Our unique business model sets us apart – we have centralized technical and administrative services so our practices can focus on patient care. As a physician owned and managed organization, we are guided by those who practice in our offices every day and focused on creating an optimal experience for our patients and our staff.

CCP is a multiple recipient of the Albany Times Union's "Top Workplace," the Albany Business Review's "Great Place to Work," in 2021, Energage ranked CCP as a "Top Workplace USA," and have been recognized by our patients for our high-quality care. Come drive quality, inspire compassion, and contribute to our community, one patient at a time. Bring your talents to CCP.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Latham, New York
Year Founded
1984
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