Physician; Endocrinology - EDRP Approved

Duties

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator at vhaedrpprogramsupport for questions/assistance
• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The physician will be located at the main facility. The physician will provide endocrinology services for outpatients  endocrinologist must have a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine and be board certified/eligible in Cardiology. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. The physician must be qualified to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with endocrine diseases according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods, and techniques.

• Perform outpatient consultations and appropriate follow‑up care
• Provide consultation services related to endocrinology for the medical staff
• Manage patients with difficult‑to‑control diabetes with atypical features
• Manage patients on insulin pumps/continuous glucose monitoring
• Manage patients with new onset or unstable hypothyroidism, provide evaluation for thyroid cancer, and manage follow‑up
• Provide evaluation and recommendations for management of calcium, bone, and parathyroid disorders
• Provide evaluation and recommendations for management of reproductive axis disorders
• Provide evaluation and recommendation for management of lipid disorders
• Provide evaluation and management of endocrine tumors

• Participate in the educational programs for the physician staff
• Participate in monitoring the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care
• Participate in developing and updating policies and procedures specific to Endocrinology
• Participate in or lead the diabetes and care management team
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization
• Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• Attend Medical Specialties staff meetings and Medical/Dental Staff meetings
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
• Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments as determined by Executive Leadership Team (ELT) or Department Chief for Medical Specialties
• Perform other duties assigned by the ELT for Medical Specialties

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM