Endocrinologist/ Physician

Blue Circle Health • ,

6d • $220,000 - $280,000 • Remote

About The Position

Blue Circle Health is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the delivery and accessibility of type 1 diabetes (T1D) care. Through a 6-month virtual care, education, and support program funded by The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, they offer free services to adults with T1D. Their whole-person, individualized model addresses needs beyond traditional reimbursement, encompassing endocrinology care, diabetes education, insurance navigation, peer support, counseling, financial assistance for medications and supplies, and community resource connections. They collaborate with existing healthcare providers to bridge care gaps and empower individuals in managing T1D. Blue Circle Health is seeking mission-driven professionals to help build a high-quality, scalable model for better T1D care, aiming to support people with T1D nationwide. They operate with urgency, setting high standards and working diligently to achieve their mission at scale.

Requirements

• An MD or DO who is a board certified/board eligible endocrinologist in the United States.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain medical licensure in U.S. states where BCH provides care and have no known circumstances that would prevent or materially interfere with obtaining additional state licenses as BCH expands.
• An approach to care delivery that embraces innovation and patient-centered care.
• A strong communicator that can earn the respect of people with different backgrounds and expertise.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing care in a remote care delivery model.
• Experience in working with under-resourced communities and diverse populations.
• Experience using data analytics, population health metrics, and quality improvement processes.
• Experience in oral speaking and presenting to a range of audiences.
• Experience contributing to the design or oversight of Quality Improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with T1D, conducting medical evaluations, consultations, and providing diabetes-related care using telehealth platforms.
• Provide guidance and care to patients living with T1D, using evidence-based therapies and following ADA Standards of Care, with a focus on achieving individual goals and optimizing health outcomes.
• In partnership with the Care Team, design individualized treatment plans for each patient, monitor their progress and adjust their therapies as needed.
• Analyze data from all existing diabetes devices and stay up to date on future tech advances in the field.
• Teach patients, and new support staff, how to interpret device downloads and adjust insulin dosing and provide additional patient education to support this.
• Address urgent patient inquiries, critical updates, and emergency interventions from patients and team members during work hours on a defined call schedule.
• Provide medical guidance to a team of diabetes care providers including APRNs, RNs, diabetes educators, clinical social workers, behavioral health providers and potentially others as the team grows.
• Direct supervision via state-specific collaborative care agreements with our current APRN with longstanding experience in the field, with potential to add additional mid-level providers in the future.
• Partner with the VP of Clinical Care, VP of Clinical Operations, and team Endocrinologist(s) to provide support and guidance to the team responsible for the end-to-end patient care journey, ensuring that all services are delivered in a coordinated, efficient, and effective manner.
• Help ensure that the clinical team provides compassionate and culturally responsive care and ensure rigor in evidence-based quality and safety.
• Work with leadership and the administration team to ensure regulatory compliance of the clinical care team with local, state and federal regulations.
• Use quantifiable evidence of impact to advocate for the improvement or scaling of services.
• Develop partnerships with referring providers (PCPs, Endocrinologists, etc) and keep an open source of communication and camaraderie to support mutual patient care.
• Potential to attend in-person meetings with partnering clinics to meet providers and present on our approach to care.
• Lead by example in supporting a non-traditional healthcare model designed to serve both patients and providers to decrease barriers to care.

Benefits

• Health + dental + vision + short & long term disability coverage.
• 401(k)
• PTO & Holidays
• 100% remote work within the United States with much of the current organization located in the Eastern time zone. Attendance at occasional in-person meetings will be required.
• Opportunity to shape a healthcare delivery system and contribute to strategy every step of the way.
• Make an impact in the lives of patients at a non-profit dedicated to improving healthcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior