Physician - Endocrinology, Pawcatuck, CT

Physician (Endocrinology)

Job Posting Title: Physician (Endocrinology)

Hospital Sites: NEMG Multispecialty Center / Stonington Medical Center

Locations: New London / Stonington, CT

Work Schedule: MondayFriday, daytime (no evenings or weekends)

Scheduled Hours: 36 hours/week

Position Type: Full-time

EMR System: EPIC

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?

Excellent work environmentkeeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too.

Career Advancementunlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system.

Relocation Assistancewe recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.

Benefitscompetitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributionstuition assistance effective day one. Generous PTO program, loan forgiveness program.

Employment Perksemployee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physicians.

Location (New Haven, CT)

New Haven is a vibrant coastal city with a unique blend of culture, history, and modern amenities. Home to Yale University, it offers world-class museums, theaters, and music venues, along with a lively intellectual atmosphere. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy scenic parks, waterfront views, and hiking trails at East and West Rock, while food lovers will appreciate its renowned culinary scene (especially its legendary pizza) often ranked among the best in the country.

Conveniently located between New York City and Boston, New Haven provides easy access to major metropolitan areas while maintaining a more affordable cost of living. The city combines urban energy with coastal charm, offering diverse housing options, excellent dining, and a strong sense of community. It's an ideal place for professionals seeking career growth, cultural experiences, and a balanced lifestyle.

Responsibilities

1. Examines patients, obtains medical histories and treats acute and chronic illnesses

2. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests

3. Involves patients and their families in care and treatment decisions

4. Creates treatment plans and completes orders in patient's charts

5. Collaborates on improvements in care delivery and service with staff, other physicians and management

6. Initiates appropriate specialty referrals

7. Provides clinical information to the interdisciplinary team in a clear and timely manner

8. Ensures that proper patient documentation is timely, accurate and complete

9. Works with practice management to ensure proper compliance with billing, coding and CPT code assignment

10. Achieves and maintains optimal patient access

11. Provides interdepartmental medical consultation as requested

12. Participates in the development of medical protocols, standard procedures and management of patient-care-related activities

13. Provides on-call coverage

14. Gives feedback to and accepts feedback from all staff in respectful manner

15. Acts in a positive and professional manner, complying with practice policies, procedures and federal and state laws

16. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned 16.1 Promotes health education in conjunction with other health professionals 16.2 Efficiently uses group practice and healthcare resources 16.3 Contributes to quality improvement activities by actively participating in the medical staff activities, serving on various committees and suggesting and supporting process improvements 16.4 Advises the Chief Medical Officer of any problems that can affect the efficiency of the organization

Qualifications

EDUCATION

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Completion of an Internal Medicine residency or Family Medicine residency

Completion of an Endocrinology fellowship

New graduates welcome to apply

EXPERIENCE

Preferred: Professional clinical experience in outpatient Endocrinology

LICENSURE

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Endocrinology

Active, unrestricted Connecticut medical license (or eligibility to obtain)

Active DEA registration and Controlled Substance Certificate

BLS certification

SPECIAL SKILLS

Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment. Ability to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality patient care. Ability to receive detailed information and express and exchange ideas orally. Ability to perform under stress. Possesses excellent written and oral communication, listening and social skills. Ability to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. Professionally performs in a tactful manner. Taps experience and uses independent judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with the practice of internal and family medicine.

Additional Information

To learn more, please email our In-House Physician Recruiter James Hammell at View email address on click.appcast.io