Endocrinology - Physician

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Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive endocrine care, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, adrenal and pituitary disorders, osteoporosis, and other metabolic or hormonal conditions.
• Conduct outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including primary care, surgery, radiology, pathology, and other specialties.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance measures related to endocrine care.
• Utilize the VA's electronic medical record system (CPRS) for documentation, ordering, and communication.
• Engage in teaching and supervising medical residents and students affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
• Perform biopsies of thyroid nodules for Veterans to be referred to the thyroid biopsy clinic
• Utilize CGMs and insulin pumps for Veterans with Diabetes
• Participate in research studies and prepare grant submissions related to diabetes epidemiological studies and randomized clinical trials.

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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

Typically, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. No regular on-call duties, but inpatient consult coverage may be required.
 

“Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing.   As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.”

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