Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) - Gynecology, Midlife Health

Build deep expertise in menopause and midlife health while helping expand an established specialty gynecology program at UVA Health. This growth position offers an experienced APP the opportunity to deliver highly individualized care, contribute to an evolving clinical field, and help shape a program responding to increasing patient demand. 

Join a collaborative team dedicated to the complex health needs of patients navigating menopause and midlife transitions. You will combine specialty consultation, hormonal management, longitudinal care, and evidence-based treatment planning within an academic environment that supports advanced certification, research participation, and long-term professional growth. 

The Role 

As an Advanced Practice Provider in Gynecology Midlife Health, you will manage referred patients with menopause-related symptoms, hormonal concerns, and other specialized midlife health needs. Referrals originate primarily from general obstetrics and gynecology, primary care, and benign gynecology providers, creating a clinically focused practice with meaningful opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. 

You will join an established APP and approximately five physician partners, benefiting from developed clinical workflows, experienced onboarding support, and close physician collaboration as you progress toward independent management of a patient panel. 

In this role, you will: 

• Conduct comprehensive specialty gynecology evaluations for patients with menopause and midlife health concerns. 

• Assess symptoms, formulate diagnoses, and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. 

• Provide hormonal management and longitudinal follow-up for patients with complex or persistent symptoms. 

• Coordinate consultations and referrals across primary care, general obstetrics and gynecology, benign gynecology, and other specialties. 

• Collaborate closely with APP colleagues, physician partners, and multidisciplinary care teams. 

• Educate patients through shared decision-making, helping them understand treatment options and navigate changes throughout midlife. 

• Build toward a full patient schedule and independently manage an established panel. 

• Help refine scheduling, follow-up practices, and clinical approaches within an expanding service line. 

• Participate in emerging research, academic collaboration, and opportunities related to novel therapies and treatment developments. 

• Develop a focused area of clinical interest while pursuing advanced expertise in menopause care. 

This opportunity is especially well suited to a collaborative and intellectually curious clinician with women’s health experience who is energized by learning, specialty practice development, and the opportunity to influence care in an evolving field. 

Advanced Practice Provider Scope of Practice: 

Clinical 

• Provides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice 

• Acts as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate 

• Provides health education to patients 

• Maintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation 

• Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards 

Leadership 

• Supports development of best practices and protocols in specialty 

• Serves on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care 

• Provides education to learners in the clinical space 

• Mentors new team members 

Administration 

• Contributes to clinical quality improvement work 

• Participates in professional governance through the APP Council 

• Attends team development meetings at local and departmental levels 

Professional 

• Adheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions 

• Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies 

• Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations 

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Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen. 

Why UVA Health 

UVA Health offers the reach and resources of an integrated academic health system, bringing together patient care, research, education, and community engagement. Within this environment, the Midlife Health Center provides a distinctive opportunity to practice at the intersection of specialty gynecology, individualized longitudinal care, and clinical discovery. 

The center is an established program founded by nationally recognized menopause expert Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton. As the service continues to grow, this APP will play an important role in expanding access to specialized menopause and midlife care while strengthening an already functioning clinical team. 

Highlights include: 

• A growth position within an established and expanding specialty practice, supported by existing infrastructure and optimized workflows. 

• Direct collaboration with an experienced APP and approximately five physician partners. 

• Preparation and professional support toward Menopause Society certification. 

• Opportunities to participate in research and remain close to developing therapies and emerging clinical approaches. 

• Access to UVA Health’s Center for Advanced Practice, including professional development, networking, committee service, leadership opportunities, and professional advocacy. 

• An academic medical center environment that encourages clinical inquiry, interdisciplinary learning, and advancement of specialty expertise. 

• The opportunity to help shape a growing program while developing recognition as a subject matter expert in menopause and midlife health. 

• A culture centered on collaboration, innovation, compassionate care, and continuous learning. 

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.