Seeking Staff Endocrinologist – Join an Exceptional VA Team in BeautifulSeattle, Washington

Department of Veterans Affairs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave: 26 days

Sick leave: 13 days

Federal holidays: 11

CME stipend

Student loan repayment options

Retirement benefits: TSP

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle invites applications for a full-time Staff Endocrinologist. Board-Certified or Board-Eligible endocrinology specialists will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care within a top VA facility and may participate in UW-affiliated education and mentoring of residents and trainees.

Join a team of endocrinologists and a clinical pharmacist, with opportunities for research, teaching, and collaboration in a

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Eligible in Endocrinology (ABIM).
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any state or territory of the US.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered general endocrinology care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.
• Contribute to an active research environment with grant-supported investigators.
• Engage in teaching and supervision of residents, fellows, and students in partnership with UW.
• Involved in a facility recognized for clinical and academic excellence and education of health professions learners.

Skills

Endocrinology board certification

Clinical endocrinology care

Teaching and mentoring

Research collaboration

Team-oriented care

Job description

Seeking Staff Endocrinologist - Join an Exceptional VA Team in Beautiful Seattle, Washington

The VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) invites applications for a full-time, Board-Certified (or Board-Eligible) Staff Endocrinologist. Help us serve our nation's Veterans-America's Heroes-at a leading Level 1a, tertiary medical center in the Pacific Northwest.

Work alongside a team of four full-time endocrinologists, and one clinical pharmacist. The selected candidate will have the opportunity for a faculty appointment at the University of Washington (UW), participating in education and mentoring for residents, fellows, and other trainees.

About the Opportunity

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered general endocrinology care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting
• Contribute to an active research environment; many team members are grant-supported investigators
• Engage in teaching and supervision of residents, fellows, and students in partnership with UW
• Enjoy involvement at a facility recognized for both clinical and academic excellence-VAPSHCS hosts approximately 2,000 health professions learners annually and is among the top 10 VA sites for research funding

Our Practice

VAPSHCS serves more than 100,000 Veterans every year, providing a full continuum of inpatient, outpatient, long-term, and emergent care. As a complex, Magnet-recognized facility, we are also a major referral center for liver and renal transplants, serving the western United States.

Candidate Qualifications

• Board Certified/Eligible in Endocrinology (ABIM)
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any state or territory of the US
• US citizenship required (non-citizens may be considered if no qualified US citizen is selected)
• Strong commitment to clinical care, education, and advancing professional excellence
• Interest in team-oriented, Veteran-focused care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Generous paid leave: 26 days annual, 13 days sick, 11 federal holidays, plus 5 days for CME
• Comprehensive insurance: health, dental, vision, life, long-term care, and flexible spending accounts
• Federal retirement benefits: FERS, Social Security, Thrift Savings Plan with up to 5% matching
• Annual CME stipend
• Student loan repayment options
• Favorable work-life balance with flexible/condensed scheduling available

Work Schedule: Full-time, M-F, Night, weekend, and holiday call one week every month (shared with fellows/residents).

Seattle, Washington

is a major city in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, located between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. Known as "The Emerald City" because of its abundant greenery, Seattle is famous for landmarks like the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and its vibrant waterfront. The city is a major technology hub, home to companies such as Amazon and close to Microsoft's headquarters. Seattle is also known for its coffee culture (it's the birthplace of Starbucks), music scene, and diverse communities. The area offers beautiful natural scenery, easy access to outdoor recreation, and is recognized for its progressive and innovative spirit.

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Join us in Seattle-provide world-class care for our Veterans while advancing your career in an inspiring academic and clinical environment.