Physician - Endocrinology

Position Summary

The Department of Medicine is looking for a board-certified or board-eligible Endocrinologist to join our expanding outpatient endocrinology practice. The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients with endocrine disorders, collaborating closely with primary care physicians, specialists, and other members of the healthcare team.

This is a predominantly outpatient position with little or no inpatient responsibilities, allowing physicians to focus on continuity of care and long-term disease management.

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage adult patients with endocrine disorders
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing current clinical guidelines.
• Interpret endocrine laboratory studies and diagnostic testing.
• Utilize diabetes technologies including:
• Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
• Insulin pump therapy
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care for complex endocrine patients.
• Maintain timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients regarding disease processes and treatment options.
• Promote preventive care and chronic disease management.
• Encourage shared decision-making.

Collaboration

• Provide consultation and guidance to referring physicians.

Academic Responsibilities

• Teach medical students and residents.
• Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Interest in clinical research and teaching is a plus
• Participate in continuing medical education.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete medical records in a timely manner.
• Respond to patient communications within established standards.
• Participate in departmental meetings.
• Assist with practice development and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine Residency.
• Completion of an accredited Endocrinology Fellowship.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical license.
• DEA registration.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Schedule

• Outpatient clinic: 5 days per week
• Minimal or no inpatient responsibilities
• Limited telephone call shared among primary care and endocrinology providers
• No routine hospital rounding

Productivity Expectations

• 16-20 patients per clinic day during the first year.
• 18-22 patients per clinic day after practice maturation.
• Maintain high patient satisfaction.
• Meet departmental quality metrics.
• Timely completion of documentation and coding.