Physician - Endocrinology/Metabolism

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

OU Health is hiring an endocrinologist for the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center in Oklahoma City. The role is based in a high-volume, academically integrated setting and includes care for complex endocrine conditions, diabetes, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Physicians will work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a balanced mix of clinic, inpatient consultations, and academic time. The position includes direct patient care and teaching and supervision of residents, fellows, medical students, and other trainees. Clinical areas include thyroid disorders, adrenal and pituitary disease, calcium and bone metabolism, metabolic disorders, and diabetes management. The physician will have access to advanced endocrine testing, imaging, and procedural support; collaborate with diabetes educators, dietitians, pharmacists, technology specialists, and other specialties; and may lead or participate in clinical trials. The endocrine division is growing, offering opportunities to help shape clinical pathways, technology adoption, and specialty clinics. Academic responsibilities include developing and maintaining an area of scholarly expertise; conducting research consistent with academic rank and track; publishing and presenting findings; pursuing extramural funding where appropriate; and collaborating with investigators across disciplines. The physician will also contribute to institutional service, quality improvement, program development, accreditation and compliance activities, professional societies, and community outreach. Faculty appointments are available through the OU College of Medicine, with rank commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Continued employment is contingent on obtaining specialty board certification within the applicable eligibility timeframe. OU Health describes its environment as collaborative and mission-driven, with opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism.
Have or be able to obtain an Oklahoma medical license prior to employment.
Demonstrated commitment to academic medicine, teaching, and patient care.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Obtain specialty board certification within the eligibility timeframe for the specialty as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Teach and supervise residents, fellows, medical students, and other trainees.
Manage endocrine conditions, including thyroid disorders, adrenal and pituitary disease, calcium and bone metabolism disorders, metabolic disorders, and diabetes.
Develop and maintain an area of scholarly expertise.
Conduct clinical, translational, educational, outcomes, or basic science research consistent with academic rank and track.
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present scholarly work at regional, national, and international meetings.
Pursue extramural funding opportunities where appropriate and collaborate with investigators across disciplines and departments.
Participate in departmental, college, hospital, and university committees.
Contribute to quality improvement, program development, institutional accreditation, and compliance activities.
Engage in professional societies and community outreach activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues and participate in clinical trials or academic activities as appropriate.