Endocrinologist - Atrius Health
About The Position
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Endocrinologist to join its team in South Easton, Massachusetts. The role is part of Optum Care Delivery, a clinician-led organization focused on improving healthcare. The physician practices autonomously in an ambulatory setting and partners with primary care providers and other clinical and administrative teams to provide patient care. The Endocrinologist assesses patients with specialized conditions, develops and implements care plans, and prescribes medications, exercises, and other treatments. The role also supports continuity of care by exchanging information with outside health and social agencies, consulting with primary care providers, and serving as a liaison to specialists. The physician teaches and counsels patients and groups, serves as an educator in their specialty, and participates in developing health education programs. Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare organization recognized for clinical innovation, quality improvement, and value-based care. Its connected-care model brings together primary and specialty care providers, hospital partners, community specialists, and skilled nursing facilities. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited medical school or school of osteopathic medicine.
- Board certified or board eligible in Endocrinology.
- Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain it after hire in accordance with state regulations.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions.
- Develop and implement plans of care, and prescribe medications, exercises, and other treatments.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams in managing patient care.
- Maintain continuity of care through information exchange with outside health and social agencies.
- Serve as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists, including general surgeons, urologists, orthopedic surgeons, and ENT surgeons.
- Consult with primary care providers on patient-care issues.
- Teach and counsel individuals and groups regarding specific healthcare needs.
- Serve as an educator in areas of specialization.
- Participate in developing health education programs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
