Endocrinologist

<p>The VA Maryland Healthcare System (VAMHCS) and the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) are seeking highly skilled Endocrinologist to join our exceptional team. This Dual appointment position offers a unique opportunity to provide outstanding clinical care to veterans at the VAMHCS and contribute to academic medicine at the UMSOM. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research.</p><p> <strong>Major Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>Conduct outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, and follow-up care.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including primary care, surgery, radiology, pathology, and other specialties.</p></li><li><p>Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance measures related to endocrine care.</p></li><li><p>Utilize the VA's electronic medical record system (CPRS) for documentation, ordering, and communication.</p></li><li><p>Engage in teaching and supervising medical residents and students affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine.</p></li><li><p>Perform biopsies of thyroid nodules for Veterans to be referred to the thyroid biopsy clinic</p></li><li><p>Utilize CGMs and insulin pumps for Veterans with Diabetes</p></li><li><p>Participate in research studies and prepare grant submissions related to diabetes epidemiological studies and randomized clinical trials.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Pay:</strong> Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases</p><p><strong>Paid Time Off:</strong> 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)</p><p><strong>Retirement:</strong> Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p><p><strong>Insurance: </strong>Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p><p><strong>Licensure:</strong> 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory</p><p><strong>CME:</strong> Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)</p><p><strong>Malpractice:</strong> Free liability protection with tail coverage provided</p><p><strong>Contract:</strong> No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting</p><p><strong>Work Schedule:</strong> Monday-Friday 8:00am-4-30pm</p><p> </p><p><strong>Performance Pay:</strong> Up to 15K annually.</p><p> </p>