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 . Experience is needed it. Minimal women exam like Pap only related to hormonal treatment when need it.
What You'll Do
You will evaluate and manage women experiencing perimenopause and menopause, including concerns such as:
Hot flashes and night sweats
Sleep disturbances
Fatigue and decreased energy
Mood changes
Brain fog and cognitive concerns
Weight and metabolic changes
Decreased libido
Vaginal dryness and discomfort
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
Bone 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 evaluations
Prescribing and monitoring menopausal hormone therapy
Ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory testing
Monitoring treatment response and adjusting therapy as appropriate
Counseling patients regarding the benefits, risks, and alternatives to hormone therapy
Providing education regarding nutrition, exercise, sleep, sexual health, bone health, cardiovascular health, and healthy aging
Performing pelvic examinations or Pap testing only when clinically indicated as part of menopause or hormone-related care
Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
Collaborating 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 license
Current national board certification
Prescriptive authority
Clinical experience in women’s health, menopause, hormone therapy, primary care, gynecology, or a related field
Experience prescribing and monitoring hormone therapy strongly preferred
Comfort performing pelvic examinations or Pap testing when clinically indicated for menopause or hormone-related care
Strong patient education and communication skills
Ability to practice with clinical independence while collaborating within a physician-led multidisciplinary team
Experience We're Especially Interested In
Perimenopause and menopause management
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT/HRT)
Women’s sexual health
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
Preventive and lifestyle medicine
Bone and cardiovascular health during midlife
Testosterone therapy when clinically appropriate
Hormone 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…