Physician - Endocrinologist

$30,000 Sign-On Bonus

About the role

Crystal Run Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a dedicated, patient-centric full-time Endocrinologist to join our growing team in the New York suburbs of Middletown, NY. Optum, part of United Health Group, is a Fortune 5, value-based care delivery network of organizations evolving health care nationally while providing physician-led care locally.

The Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism Department at Crystal Run Healthcare is a busy, well-established, state-of-the-art practice serving patients throughout Orange County, Hudson Valley, and the lower Catskills. We offer:

• Fellowship-trained, physician-led, patient-centered team-based care environment
• Opportunities to educate and empower patients to take ownership of their health
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Stability of an established, reputable practice within a collegial multispecialty group with an exceptionally large referral base of over 400 local providers spanning over 70 medical and surgical specialties and sub-specialties
• Direct support staff and teams to assist with patient care and workflow, including Nutritionist & Certified Diabetes Educator support
• Autonomy and independence in practice, with a strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital(s) providing a full range of medical and procedural Endocrinology care services
• Desirable Monday - Friday schedules during normal business hours promoting work-life balance
• Manageable and equitably shared rotating on-call support and local inpatient rounding (i.e., 1:6 to 1:7-week rotations)
• Adult-focused patient census (ages 18+)

An ideal candidate would be based primarily out of our West Nyack, NY office location (2 Centerock Road). New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose, and treat the full range of endocrine system disorders, including diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and osteoporosis
• Provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art diabetes care using a team-based approach with endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, diabetes educators, and nutritionists
• Conduct on-site screening for osteoporosis
• Diagnose and treat all thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer
• Perform on-site thyroid laboratory testing, thyroid function testing, thyroid imaging with ultrasonography, and thyroid biopsies
• Provide comprehensive medical and procedural endocrine care within a team of 14 highly skilled, fellowship-trained Endocrinologists and Advanced Practice Clinicians
• Consult with patients about their endocrine health and provide the latest advancements in care
• Manage patient care in state-of-the-art, multi-specialty outpatient offices and round at local hospitals
• Refer patients to advanced specialists as needed
• Examine and diagnose patients, oversee treatment pre- and post-surgery, and identify associated risks
• Order tests and interpret results to determine the best treatment options
• Maintain appropriate medical records and results

Proficiency or comfort with thyroid biopsies is highly preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Completion of (or in process of completing) accredited relevant fellowship training program(s)
• Board certification in Endocrinology and any additional relevant Endocrine sub-specialties (if relevant)
• Unrestricted New York State Medical License (or ability to obtain)
• Current New York State DEA certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Benefits

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
• Potential for buy-in with local ASC's
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 4 Company
• Robust retirement offerings including employer-funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
• Physician partnership opportunities and incentives
• Generous PTO packages
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME, and malpractice coverage
• Robust clinician learning and development programs

Pay

The salary range for this role is $208,000 to $352,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement.