Endocrinologist- NWPS
About the role
Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Toledo joined the northwest Ohio community in 2022 with a mission to provide nationally ranked pediatric care to children and families locally. The successful candidate will join one full-time pediatric endocrinologist, one nurse practitioner, and multidisciplinary staff consisting of nurses, a dietician, medical assistants, social workers, and clerical support. The role includes inpatient consultation to pediatricians and pediatric sub-specialists, the NICU, PICU, and Emergency Department, as well as general outpatient pediatric endocrinology services. Teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students are included. The candidate will have the unique opportunity to work with the local non-profit organization Diabetes Youth Services to support patients, families, and provide education, and can collaborate and participate in educational conferences and meetings with faculty in the Division of Endocrinology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The Division has comprehensive programs covering the full range of endocrine disorders, including sub-specialty clinics for Type 2 Diabetes, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Adrenal Disorders, disorders of sex development, Pituitary Gland Disorders, Metabolic Bone Disease, and others, as well as several multi-disciplinary clinics covering a variety of conditions with endocrine-related co-morbidities.
Responsibilities
- Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
- Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
- Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
- Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.
Requirements
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) equivalent, required.
- Graduate of an approved Fellowship program, required.
Licensure
- Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.
- Unrestricted licensed physician, required.
Certifications
- Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.
- Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatric Endocrinology, required.