Fantastic Opportunity for an Endocrinologist at the Baltimore VA Medical Center

Overview

The VA Maryland Healthcare System (VAMHCS) and the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) are seeking a highly skilled Endocrinologist to join our exceptional team. This dual appointment position offers a unique opportunity to provide outstanding clinical care to veterans at the VAMHCS and contribute to academic medicine at the UMSOM. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive endocrine care, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, adrenal and pituitary disorders, osteoporosis, and other metabolic or hormonal conditions.
• Conduct outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including primary care, surgery, radiology, pathology, and other specialties.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance measures related to endocrine care.
• Utilize the VA's electronic medical record system (CPRS) for documentation, ordering, and communication.
• Engage in teaching and supervising medical residents and students affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
• Perform biopsies of thyroid nodules for Veterans to be referred to the thyroid biopsy clinic.
• Utilize CGMs and insulin pumps for Veterans with diabetes.
• Participate in research studies and prepare grant submissions related to diabetes epidemiological studies and randomized clinical trials.

Benefits and Compensation

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

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 days paid absence for CME).

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) 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: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. 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.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Performance Pay: Up to $15k annually.