Endocrinologist Specialist

Endocrinologist Specialist

UCR Health and the University of California, Riverside (UCR) School of Medicine is recruiting endocrinologist clinicians. The clinician-educator will support the inpatient and outpatient clinical practice in endocrinology within an academic setting. The incumbent will practice at UCR Health Clinics and/or UCR-affiliated clinical facilities in Riverside and surrounding areas. We are seeking a board-certified endocrinologist to join our team of medical professionals. As an endocrinologist, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating hormone disorders and other problems relating to the endocrine system. The endocrinologist will evaluate patient symptoms and medical histories, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans. You will also help patients to deal with the physical limitations due to diseases stemming from problems with the endocrine system. To be successful as an endocrinologist, you should be thoroughly trained in understanding, treating, and managing endocrine disorders. You should be analytical, supportive, and have good communication and interpersonal skills.

The full salary range for the Endocrinologist Physician Specialist is from $118,100 - $302,700 annually, with additional compensation eligibility based on clinical productivity. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure, certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Educational Requirements

Must possess an M.D., D.O. or equivalent degree.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of one year of practice post residency training from an accredited residency training program.

License Requirements

Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board. Maintenance of California Medical License. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number.

Certification Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to beginning employment. Possess a valid certificate issued by the American Medical Specialty Board as a specialist in endocrinology or related field of medicine and are required to use the specialty in the work assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and affiliated hospitals. Must be eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment. Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations and identities. Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice. Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Strong background and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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General Information

Job Title: ASC PHYSCN DIPLOMATE

Job Code: 000770

Grade: 8

Department Head: Timothy Collins

Supervisor: Naveen Raja

Department Custom Scope

UCR Health and the University of California, Riverside (UCR) School of Medicine is recruiting endocrinologist clinicians. The clinician-educator will support the inpatient and outpatient clinical practice in endocrinology within an academic setting. The incumbent will practice at UCR Health Clinics and/or UCR-affiliated clinical facilities in Riverside and surrounding areas. We are seeking a board-certified endocrinologist to join our team of medical professionals. As an endocrinologist, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating hormone disorders and other problems relating to the endocrine system. The endocrinologist will evaluate patient symptoms and medical histories, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans. You will also help patients to deal with the physical limitations due to diseases stemming from problems with the endocrine system. To be successful as an endocrinologist, you should be thoroughly trained in understanding, treating, and managing endocrine disorders. You should be analytical, supportive, and have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

Specialty Patient Care - Endocrinologist Physician Specialists provide patient care in the outpatient setting for general endocrinology and diabetes. Patient care activities will include, but are not be limited to: 1. Assessment, evaluation, diagnostic determination, on-going treatment and clinical management, necessary referral for consultation, care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic orders, transfer authorization, risk assessment, and, when appropriate, determination of readiness and planning for discharge. 2. Extensive and on-going communications with community primary care physicians who routinely manage the care of patients. 3. Day-to-day patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the patient care team. 4. Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements. 5. May instruct residents, interns, and students in a designated specialized medical service. - 80%

Communication: Direct contact and consultation with patient family members, advocates, and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans, and to encourage/support an open visitor-friendly environment within the medical/hospital environment. - 20%