Staff Physician-Endocrinologist

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.

  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
  • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4-30pm