Endocrinologist

Vail Health Hospital•Avon, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vail Health is seeking an Endocrinologist to join their advanced mountain healthcare system. This role offers the opportunity to manage a full spectrum of endocrine and metabolic conditions, including advanced diabetes care, thyroid disease, pituitary and adrenal disorders, metabolic bone disease, and lipid disorders. The position emphasizes comprehensive, high-acuity endocrinology in a setting that values clinical excellence and evidence-based care. Physicians with interest or expertise in insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring, and complex diabetes management will find this role rewarding, supporting advanced data interpretation and modern treatment approaches. You will work within a collaborative, team-based environment with registered nurses, a certified diabetes educator, advanced practice providers, care techs, and physician partners. This multidisciplinary model allows focus on high-value clinical care. The role also involves influencing clinical quality and protocols, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and using data to enhance care delivery. For those interested in leadership, there are opportunities for meaningful involvement in training staff, reviewing documentation, and contributing to policy development, all while maintaining hands-on patient care. A patient-centered culture is paramount, with an emphasis on respectful, transparent, and compassionate care. As a key physician, you will have the support of an established organization that values physician input and clinical governance. Participation in medical staff meetings and committees offers opportunities to connect with peers and contribute to system-wide initiatives. The location in the Vail Valley provides an exceptional mountain lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation and a vibrant community, promoting work-life balance.

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
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 the full spectrum of endocrine and metabolic conditions, including advanced diabetes care, thyroid disease, pituitary and adrenal disorders, metabolic bone disease, and lipid disorders.
Practice comprehensive, high-acuity endocrinology.
Support advanced interpretation of data and modern treatment approaches for diabetes management, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring.
Work within a multidisciplinary team including registered nurses, a certified diabetes educator, advanced practice providers, care techs, and physician partners.
Focus on high-value clinical care while sharing responsibility across the team.
Shape clinical protocols, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and use data and outcomes to enhance care delivery.
Contribute to training APPs and clinical staff.
Review documentation and coding accuracy.
Contribute to policy and protocol development.
Monitor patient satisfaction and collaborate with operations to resolve concerns.
Model Vail Health’s Just Culture and organizational values.
Participate in quarterly medical staff meetings and committees.