Academic Endocrinologist

Academic Endocrinologist

Portland VA Medical Center/Academic Appointment at Oregon Health & Sciences University

The Endocrinology Section at the Portland VA Medical Center is seeking an outstanding Academic General Endocrinologist to join a highly collaborative and mission-driven Endocrine program in Portland, Oregon. This position offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding academic career within an integrated VA-university partnership while caring for a highly appreciative veteran population. Candidates will join a collegial group of dedicated Endocrinologists committed to clinical excellence, education, innovation, and advancing Endocrine and Diabetes care through evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have strong interests medical education, and academic program development.

Why Join Portland VA Endocrinology?

The Endocrinology program at the Portland VA Medical Center combines the strengths of a major academic affiliate with the collegiality and mission focus of the VA healthcare system. Faculty enjoy close collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University and actively participate in fellowship education, research, quality improvement, and program innovation.

This position provides:

• A broad and intellectually stimulating clinical Endocrinology practice

• Opportunities to expand and shape thyroid nodule imaging and biopsy as well as thyroid cancer management

• Direct involvement in education

• Academic appointment at OHSU commensurate with qualifications

• Opportunities for clinician-educator or clinician-researcher career pathways

• Participation in research, quality initiatives, and systems improvement

• A supportive and collegial faculty environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive Endocrine and Diabetes care across multiple clinical settings including:

• Outpatient continuity Endocrinology and Diabetes clinics

• Inpatient Endocrinology consult service

• Telemedicine and electronic consultation services

Clinical responsibilities may also include:

• Management of insulin pumps for patients with diabetes both inpatient and outpatient

• Thyroid Ultrasound and FNA and participation in Head & Neck Tumor Board

Academic Mission & Teaching

Teaching is a core mission of the Endocrinology team. Faculty work closely with medical students, Internal Medicine residents, and Endocrinology fellows from Oregon Health & Science University in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in:

• Bedside and clinical teaching

• Fellowship and resident mentorship

• Didactic education

• Development of educational curricula

Clinician-educator faculty are encouraged to pursue leadership roles in educational and clinical programs, while clinician researchers are supported in developing productive academic research programs.

Research, Quality & Leadership Opportunities

Faculty are encouraged to participate in:

• Clinical and outcomes research

• Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

• Health systems innovation

• Academic scholarship and publications

• Programmatic leadership within the Endocrinology and Diabetes service lines

The division values physicians who are collaborative, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement in patient care and education.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should:

• Be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology

• Have completed an accredited Endocrinology fellowship

• Be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure

• Demonstrate strong clinical and interpersonal skills

Life in Portland

Portland offers an exceptional quality of life with access to world-class outdoor recreation, vibrant food and arts communities, excellent schools, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Faculty enjoy a balanced lifestyle with easy access to the Oregon coast, Cascade Mountains, hiking, cycling, kayaking, surfing, skiing. Portland boasts amazing farmer's markets (including on the OHSU campus) and local vineyards, a newly renovated Art Museum and venues for music, dance, plays and opera. Join a division dedicated to delivering exceptional Endocrine care to veterans while advancing education, innovation, and academic excellence.

Additional information:

• 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)

• 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.

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Job Requirements

U.S. Citizenship. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.