Endocrinologist

Endocrinology Faculty Physician

Kids Are Our Everything.

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $300,000.00

About the Role:

The faculty physician is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or the Center leadership.

What You'll Bring:

Minimum Education:

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree from an accredited medical school (Required)

Minimum Work Experience:

• 0 years (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.
• Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.
• Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty. Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children's National Medical Center. (Required) Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty (Required)
• Board certification in relevant secondary specialty (Preferred)

Functional Accountabilities Commitment to World Class Care:

• Provide clinical services for patients at Children's Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
• Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.
• Provide on-call services as determined by the division leadership.
• Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
• Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
• Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees.

Commitment to Advocacy:

• Participate in CNMC's advocacy initiatives.
• Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well being.
• Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.
• Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy that promotes population-based pediatric health and well being.

Commitment to Research:

• Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.
• Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
• Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
• Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.

Commitment to Education:

• Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.
• Participate as appropriate in hospital/university –wide educational programs.
• Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts.
• Provide timely feedback to trainees.
• Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.
• Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.

Commitment to Quality & Compliance:

• Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation.
• Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.
• Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care; Participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees.
• Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.