Endocrinologist

Dignity Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Full medical & dental

Weekday schedule & limited calls

PSLF eligibility & PTO & CME

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced is seeking a BC/BE Endocrinology physician to join a growing, physician‑led practice and help design the regional endocrinology service line, delivering expert outpatient and inpatient care to adult patients.

This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule with flexible hours and limited call, a strong team environment with cross‑specialty collaboration, PSLF eligibility, sign‑on and relocation support, and comprehensive benefits aligned with Dignity

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with Board Certification or Eligibility in Endocrinology.
• California Medical License (or ability to obtain) and DEA Certification.
• Interest in building a new endocrinology service line.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive outpatient and inpatient endocrine care for adults.
• Perform thyroid ultrasounds and biopsies and interpret imaging studies.
• Collaborate with primary care and specialty teams to manage complex cases.
• Educate patients on chronic disease management and preventive care.

Skills

Communication

Team-based care

Clinical excellence

Education

MD or DO with Board Certification in Endocrinology

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Endocrinologist Physician, you will join a growing, physician-led practice at Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced, playing a pivotal role in the continued success, design, and development of our regional Endocrinology service line.

You will provide expert outpatient and inpatient clinical care to adult patients, diagnosing and treating a wide variety of endocrine conditions including diabetes, thyroid diseases, adrenal and pituitary disorders, and metabolic bone diseases. You will also contribute significantly to shaping a robust care network in a highly collaborative environment.

To be successful in this role, you will be a BC/BE Endocrinology physician with a passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse community, strong clinical and diagnostic skills, and a commitment to building a premier service line within a supportive, mission-driven environment. This opportunity is structured to support an excellent work-life balance, offering a predictable Monday through Friday schedule with flexible hours and limited call requirements.

• Deliver comprehensive clinical management for a wide variety of complex endocrine conditions, including diabetes (Types 1, 2, and gestational), thyroid diseases, and adrenal and pituitary disorders.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as thyroid ultrasounds and biopsies, and accurately interpret imaging studies to assess and diagnose endocrine disorders.
• Partner and collaborate cross-functionally with a dedicated network of local family medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, and nephrology providers to manage complex, co‑morbid patient cases.
• Educate patients on managing chronic endocrine conditions independently, focusing heavily on modern lifestyle modifications, preventive care, and medication adherence.

Incentives

We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:

• Annual base salary ($300,000 - $330,000/year) plus productivity-based incentives
• Sign‑on bonus up to $40,000 and relocation assistance up to $20,000
• 100% employer‑paid medical and dental insurance for you and your family
• Monday through Friday schedule with highly limited, family‑friendly call constraints
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, generous paid time off, and annual CME allowance

Job Requirements

• MD or DO degree with Board Certification or Eligibility in Endocrinology
• California Medical License (or ability to obtain) and DEA Certification
• Experience or interest in designing and developing a new endocrinology service line
• Demonstrated interest in chronic disease management and preventive care
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to team‑based, patient‑centered care
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the establishment of a new endocrinology practice

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced (a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation) is closely affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA. We are a dedicated network of primary care and specialty physicians delivering unparalleled, compassionate care to our neighboring Valley communities. We operate under the unified banner of CommonSpirit Health - One Community. One Mission. One California advancing health for all people.

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

Discover Merced: Impactful Medicine & An Unmatched Quality of Life

Merced is a flourishing Central California city of 90,000+ that offers health care professionals a rare combination of a low‑stress lifestyle, a highly affordable cost of living, and close proximity to major metropolitan hubs. Choosing to practice here means your work carries profound meaning; you will step directly into a purpose‑driven role, expanding critical medical access to a deeply appreciative and deserving community that relies on our care.

• Clinical Growth & Meaningful Impact: Anchored by a 190‑bed community hospital and UC Merced, which is actively developing a brand‑new medical school program. Here, you have the unique opportunity to be part of the solution to regional healthcare disparities while treating a wonderfully diverse patient population.
• Exceptional Quality of Life: Experience the best of California living without the high‑stress environment, heavy traffic, or congestion of major cities. Merced offers a warm, family‑oriented community atmosphere where you can truly thrive both inside and outside of the clinic.
• Cost of Living Advantage: Enjoy significantly lower housing costs and a highly competitive dollar‑to‑value ratio compared with coastal California markets, allowing you to build substantial equity while maintaining an expansive lifestyle.
• Unmatched Location: Perfectly situated just 2 hours from San Francisco, Sacramento, and the scenic Monterey/Carmel coastline.
• Outdoor Recreation: Gateway to Yosemite National Park, surrounded by premium 18‑hole golf courses, and featuring 12+ miles of seamless, grade‑separated city bike paths.
• Arts & Culture: Home to a local orchestra, theater company, and vibrant regional festivals.

Pay Range

$300,000 - $330,000 /year