Physician - Endocrinology

Veterans Health Administration • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

The Eastern Colorado Health Care System is recruiting a board-eligible or board-certified endocrinologist to join its academic team. The physician will be a member of the Endocrinology Section and Medicine Service, providing independent medical care within the scope of their training and privileges across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role combines clinical care with teaching and administrative activities, including participation in the educational programs of the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine.

The physician will provide expert consultation and treatment, evaluate and triage specialty consultations, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing, and plan and prescribe treatment. They will coordinate care with primary care providers and other medical and surgical services in a multidisciplinary system. The physician will also contribute to clinical program development, quality and safety monitoring, process improvement, peer review, and other assigned administrative work. On-call duties are assigned, usually through a rotation with other section physicians.

Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program requirements and approval. The announcement also describes a federal compensation and benefits package, including paid leave, retirement, insurance, possible CME reimbursement, and malpractice coverage.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification, or an applicable alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Board eligible or board certified in Endocrinology.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Selected applicants in testing-designated positions must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must be able to complete a background/security investigation and the online onboarding process.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Complete the application requirements detailed in the announcement's Required Documents section.

Responsibilities

• Continue and further develop inpatient and outpatient clinical programs.
• Provide patient care at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, including outpatient clinic and inpatient service coverage as assigned.
• Supervise and teach medical students, interns, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in educational activities at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and educational programs for section personnel and medical staff.
• Participate in process improvement and quality assurance projects, Section meetings, and other assigned administrative duties.
• Provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in all clinical settings.
• Evaluate and triage specialty consultations.
• Obtain medical histories, conduct physical examinations, recommend and order appropriate laboratory testing, evaluate test results, and plan and prescribe treatment.
• Coordinate medical management and care with primary care providers and other medical and surgical services and personnel.
• Provide on-call services as assigned, usually in rotation with other section physicians.
• Monitor the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care at the Section and facility levels.
• Complete assigned administrative tasks, including peer reviews, Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations, and special projects.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Section or Service Chief.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program student loan reimbursement, with awards up to $200,000 for eligible applicants, subject to program approval and eligibility requirements.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree