Nurse Practitioner – Menopause & Women’s Hormone Health Specialist (FNP/WHNP)

Altura Medical Associates Danbury, Connecticut Part-Time | Flexible Schedule | Opportunity to Grow A Focused Opportunity in Menopause & Hormone Health Altura Medical Associates /Mar Y Sol Mental Health Experts is expanding our women’s health services and is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (WHNP, FNP, or AGNP) with a strong interest and clinical background in perimenopause, menopause, and hormone therapy. This is an exciting opportunity for a provider who is passionate about women’s health and would like to focus their clinical work on perimenopause, menopause, hormone management, and healthy aging within a supportive, physician-led multidisciplinary practice. We are particularly interested in clinicians who have experience managing menopausal hormone therapy (MHT/HRT)and are passionate about helping women feel their best, optimize their health, and thrive throughout midlife and beyond. This is not a traditional GYN position. The role is specifically focused on perimenopause, menopause, hormone management, prevention, and healthy aging. Routine gynecologic care is not the focus of this position. The provider should be comfortable performing a pelvic examination or Pap test only when clinically indicated as part of the patient’s menopause or hormone-related evaluation and treatment. What You'll Do You will evaluate and manage women experiencing perimenopause and menopause, including concerns such as: Hot flashes and night sweatsSleep disturbancesFatigue and decreased energyMood changesBrain fog and cognitive concernsWeight and metabolic changesDecreased libidoVaginal dryness and discomfortGenitourinary syndrome of menopauseBone and cardiovascular health concerns You will develop individualized treatment plans that may include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and other evidence-based therapies when clinically appropriate. Additional Responsibilities Include Conducting comprehensive menopause and hormone evaluationsPrescribing and monitoring menopausal hormone therapyOrdering and interpreting appropriate laboratory testingMonitoring treatment response and adjusting therapy as appropriateCounseling patients regarding the benefits, risks, and alternatives to hormone therapyProviding education regarding nutrition, exercise, sleep, sexual health, bone health, cardiovascular health, and healthy agingPerforming pelvic examinations or Pap testing only when clinically indicated as part of menopause or hormone-related careMaintaining accurate and timely clinical documentationCollaborating with physicians and other members of our growing multidisciplinary team Who We're Looking For We Welcome Applications From Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNPs) Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGNPs) Candidates Should Have Active or eligible Connecticut APRN licenseCurrent national board certificationPrescriptive authorityClinical experience in women’s health, menopause, hormone therapy, primary care, gynecology, or a related fieldExperience prescribing and monitoring hormone therapy strongly preferredComfort performing pelvic examinations or Pap testing when clinically indicated for menopause or hormone-related careStrong patient education and communication skillsAbility to practice with clinical independence while collaborating within a physician-led multidisciplinary team Experience We're Especially Interested In Perimenopause and menopause managementMenopausal hormone therapy (MHT/HRT)Women’s sexual healthGenitourinary syndrome of menopausePreventive and lifestyle medicineBone and cardiovascular health during midlifeTestosterone therapy when clinically appropriateHormone delivery options including oral, transdermal, vaginal, injectable, and/or pellet therapy Menopause-specific education or certification, including training through The Menopause Society, is highly valued but not required. Why Join Altura? Altura Medical Associates provides the infrastructure and support needed for you to focus on providing excellent patient care. You will join a collaborative multidisciplinary environment with the opportunity to develop a rewarding clinical focus in menopause and women’s hormone health. We Offer Competitive compensationFlexible part-time schedulingOpportunity to increase hours as your patient panel growsAdministrative and scheduling supportBilling and credentialing supportMarketing supportClinical autonomy within your scope of practiceGrowing referral base through our established psychiatric and behavioral health practice Opportunity for long-term professional growth as Altura Medical Associates expands About Altura Medical Associates Altura Medical Associates is an expanding multidisciplinary medical practice in Danbury, Connecticut, developed in collaboration with Mar Y Sol Mental Health Experts. Our goal is to provide integrated care that recognizes the connection between physical health, hormonal health, mental health, and overall well-being. We are expanding services in psychiatry and behavioral health, primary care, women’s hormone health, and wellness, with a particular interest in providing comprehensive care for women throughout midlife. If you are a Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about perimenopause, menopause, hormone health, and helping women feel like themselves again, we would love to speak with you. To apply: Please submit your CV through this posting or email your CV to [email protected].