Endocrinologist

Vail Health Hospital • Avon, CO

8d • $280,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here . About the opportunity: The endocrinologist physician is a key role in the organization and is responsible for clinical management of the Vail Health Clinic patients.

Requirements

• Board Certification in Endocrinology
• A license to practice medicine in the state of Colorado
• A current DEA registration number
• Completion of a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited institution is required
• Fellowship training required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred two years clinical experience.
• Preferred experience/skill with thyroid ultrasound and ultrasound guided FNAs.
• Knowledge/interest/expertise in the advanced management of all forms of diabetes mellitus, including skilled interpretation of data from and use of insulin pumps and continuous glucose sensors.
• Interest/knowledge in caring for patients with any and all forms of endocrine and metabolic disease, including, but not limited to: thyroid dysfunction, thyroid cancer, pituitary disease, adrenal disease, gonadal disease, symptomatic menopause, all forms of diabetes mellitus, metabolic/lipid disorders, calcium disorders, osteoporosis, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients through the continuum of clinic care.
• Provide consultative services for various physician teams.
• Work with clinical team comprised of registered nurses, certified diabetes educator, advanced practice provider and care tech in addition to providing coverage as needed with physicians partners.
• Participates in the implementation of appropriate clinical protocols.
• Uses available reports, medical records, and on site observation to review and improve the quality of care delivered by team members.
• Provide training to clinical staff or advance practice provider as needed.
• Ensure accuracy of provider coding and documentation.
• Assures medical involvement in the development, approval, and review of all policies, procedures, and protocols governing clinical care.
• Monitor and manage patient satisfaction scores.
• Collaborate with operations team to resolve patient care complaints and grievances.
• Other duties may be required based on clinic specific requirements or needs.
• Attend Quarterly Medical Staff Meetings.
• Other committees as necessary.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Must be HIPAA compliant

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Family Benefits: Competitive wages Parental leave (4 weeks paid) Housing programs Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical Dental Vision
• Educational Programs: Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan Repayment Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days Medical Staff Dues
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance: 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insurance Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More: Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement Recreation discounts Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees