Physician - Endocrinologist

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

Job summary

The Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System seeks an Endocrinologist to provide comprehensive endocrine care within Specialty Medicine. You will treat conditions related to General Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, perform endocrine procedures, and collaborate with diabetic education staff.

The role requires full U.S. licensure, board certification or eligibility, and ongoing CME participation. The VA offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and comprehensive total rewards.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an approved school in the United States.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.
• Board certification or eligibility in Endocrinology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat endocrine disorders in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Provide guidance and education to diabetic patients and staff.
• Complete documentation and coding of visits promptly.
• Coordinate care with VA or non-VA referral centers as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain licensure and CME requirements.

Skills

Endocrinology expertise

Board certification

Medical license

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Specialty Medicine Service Line at the Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System and reports directly to the Chief of Specialty Medicine. This is an open continuous announcement until Jun 30 - 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

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/.

Duties

• The staff Endocrinologist will be responsible for - but not limited to the following duties: Physician should have expertise in Endocrinology and be able to treat and manage patients who have illnesses related to General Internal Medicine and Endocrinology
• Physician should also be proficient and privileged in procedures related to Endocrinology
• Provide comprehensive care to include diagnosis - treatment - follow-up and education of patients with Endocrinology conditions in the outpatient - inpatient and community living center settings
• Physician will work closely with the Diabetic Education staff and provide support and guidance
• Complete documentation and coding of visits accurately and timely
• Evaluate - triage - and prioritize Endocrinology consult requests to ensure timely care for patients
• Conduct telemedicine visits for patients in outlying clinics
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned - such as peer reviews - Compensation and Pension evaluations - and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE)
• Coordinate care at VA or non-VA referral centers for patients requiring services not provided at the facility such as MOHS surgery
• Attend staff meetings and service on committees - process improvement teams and workgroups as requested
• Completes CME as required to maintain competency in Endocrinology and medical licensure
• Completes HIPAA - Privacy and Security and other mandatory VA training in a timely manner
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A recruitment/relocation incentive is authorized for highly qualified candidates
• 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: 7:30am - 4:00pm Preferred Experience: 2-3 years in specialty experience - board certification