Endocrinologist

Job Description

The Physician will work in an outpatient. Primary duties will include but not limited to the following: Diagnosis and treatment, including consultation for patients presenting with illnesses, injuries, and disorders of the endocrine or metabolic systems in the outpatient setting.

• Conduct initial consultations with patients to find out about their symptoms and medical histories.
• Design individualized treatment plans, which may entail prescribing medication
• Accept patients referred to by other doctors, and consult with specialists
• Counsel patients about how to cope with diseases, providing advice about diet, exercise, and other lifestyle matters.
• Create, maintain, and update patient records.
• Receive continuing education, and read professional journals, to keep up to date on endocrinology information and techniques.

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


Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
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

Performance Pay: Up to 15K annually
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM however, subject to change, depending upon the needs of the service/medical center.

Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years).

"Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care."