Endocrinologist

Vail Health Hospital•Avon, CO

9d•$280,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

The endocrinologist physician is a key role in the organization and is responsible for clinical management of the Vail Health Clinic patients.

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.

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.

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