Endocrinologist

Vail Health Hospital; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 280,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Tuition Assistance

Annual Continued Medical Education funds

$1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colorado seeks a skilled endocrinologist to oversee clinical management of patients. Responsibilities include patient care continuity, consultative support for physicians, and ensuring high patient satisfaction. Qualified candidates will hold an M.D. or D.O., have fellowship training, and experience in diabetes management. The position offers competitive wages, housing programs, and benefits like parental leave and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Preferred two years clinical experience.
• Board Certification in Endocrinology required.
• A license to practice medicine in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients through the continuum of clinic care.
• Provide consultative services for various physician teams.
• Monitor and manage patient satisfaction scores.

Skills

Experience with thyroid ultrasound

Management of diabetes mellitus

Interpretation of data from insulin pumps

Knowledge in endocrine diseases

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Fellowship training

Job description

About the opportunity

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

What you will do

• 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.
• Participate in the implementation of appropriate clinical protocols.
• Use 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 advanced practice provider as needed.
• Ensure accuracy of provider coding and documentation.
• Assure 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.

What you will need

Experience

• 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.

License(s) and Certification(s)

• Board Certification in Endocrinology
• A license to practice medicine in the state of Colorado
• A current DEA registration number

Education

• 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.

Physician Benefits at Vail Health Include

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Medical
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days
• Medical Staff Dues
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement

Pay

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay range: $280,000 - $300,000 USD

As set forth in Vail Health Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.