Staff Physician (Endocrinology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Staff Physician (Endocrinology)

• Key focus: Direct endocrinology patient care for Veterans and support for academic/training missions

Description

Board-certified Endocrinology Staff Physician role focused on compassionate, effective endocrine specialty care for Veterans. Responsibilities include inpatient and consult services as needed, maintaining clinical privileges, and providing education and supervision for residents, fellows, medical students, and other trainees. The position also supports administrative missions such as quality improvement and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct endocrinology patient care for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life care

• Maintain clinical privileges and practice within the approved endocrinology scope

• Provide inpatient and consult services, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Use clinical judgment and scientific evidence to evaluate and improve patient care quality

• Manage clinical documentation, open encounters/consults, CPRS requirements, scheduling, and clinic access

• Participate in quality improvement, Medical Home development, utilization review, and patient safety initiatives

• Supervise, teach, monitor, and coordinate trainee educational activities; ensure appropriate trainee supervision

• Participate in leadership/committee activities and peer review; act as Section Chief when needed

• Maintain VA training, credentialing/privileging documentation, and participate in FPPE/OPPE and clinical pertinence reviews

• Protect sensitive patient information and use required VA computer systems (e.g., VistA, electronic records, email, word processing)

• Conduct research duties if applicable

Requirements

• United States citizenship (limited exceptions per VA policy)

• MD (or equivalent) degree from an approved allopathic or osteopathic medical school

• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license

• Completed accredited residency training leading to board certification eligibility (or another VA-approved pathway)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation and pre-employment onboarding and physical evaluation

Benefits

• Comprehensive VA total rewards package, including paid time off, retirement pension/401(k) contributions, and federal insurance options

• Possible recruitment/relocation incentives: sign-on bonus may be authorized for highly qualified individuals

• EDRP student loan repayment eligibility (must meet policy requirements and submit application within required timeframe)

• Possible CME reimbursement; free malpractice coverage with tail coverage