Description

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.

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.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4-30pm

Performance Pay: Up to 15K annually.