Endocrinologist

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal health benefits

Teaching opportunities

Job summary

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY is seeking a full-time Endocrinologist to join our Endocrinology Service.

The physician will provide outpatient and inpatient endocrine and diabetes consults, including thyroid FNA with ultrasound guidance, and participate in teaching activities for fellows and medical students. Responsibilities include clinical care, teaching, and involvement in a VA teaching program with a collegial team dedicated to Veterans' health and evidence-based

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Board certification or eligibility in Endocrinology.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient General Endocrine and Diabetes consults, including thyroid FNA with ultrasound guidance.
• Teach endocrinology fellows and medical students as part of a VA teaching program.
• Collaborate with a collegial team to deliver up-to-date endocrine/diabetes care for Veterans.
• Work Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm with potential weekend inpatient coverage.

Skills

Endocrinology

Diabetes care

Teaching/education

Education

MD/DO degree

Board eligible/certified in Endocrinology

Job description

Summary

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician to be an integral part of the Endocrinology Service at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. The incumbent applicant should possess leadership - energy - compassion - and commitment to serve those who serve our Country.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires: lifting - carrying
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers
• walking (8 hours)
• standing (8 hours)
• repeated bending
• working alone
• protracted or irregular hours of work and occasional emotional strain.

Duties

• James J
• Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx - New York is recruiting for a full-time staff Endocrinologist to join our service
• Responsibilities include outpatient and inpatient General Endocrine and Diabetes consults - including Thyroid FNA with ultrasound guidance
• We are a teaching program and precepting rotating Endocrinology fellows from The Mount Sinai Endocrinology fellowship is an important component of the position
• Medical students also rotate with our service on occasion
• Teaching responsibilities also include lectures in endocrinology for medical residents at least a few times per year
• You would be joining a collegiate team who work together to serve our Veterans - providing them with up to date and comprehensive endocrine/diabetes care
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday - 40 hours per week with occasional weekend coverage of inpatient consults
• Board certification/eligibility in Endocrinology - Diabetes and Metabolism is required
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm