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Endocrinologist Physician Dual Appointment between VA Maryland Health and UMD Sc
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Summary
The VA Maryland Health Care System is seeking a board‑certified or board‑eligible Endocrinologist to join our team at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The ideal candidate will provide expert care for patients with a variety of endocrine and metabolic conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and actively contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well'a 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
Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in 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
Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or (3) Other residencies (non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) as deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee
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 or fee‑basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
They are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additional Requirement: Board certification or eligibility in Endocrinology – Diabetes & Metabolism
Preferred Experience: Strong clinical skills and commitment to patient‑centered care
Academic experience or interest in teaching
Research experience in utilizing VA data for epidemiological studies in the area of inpatient diabetes and diabetes technology management
Clinical interest and prior experience in utilizing CGM and insulin pumps for Veterans with diabetes
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Lifting upontos 35 pounds – intermittently
Moderate carrying (15–35 pounds) – مجاني Lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy, except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care
Pulling – intermittently
Pushing – intermittently
Reaching above the shoulders – intermittently – both hands required
Walking – intermittently
Standing – intermittently
Kneeling – intermittently
Duties
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive endocrine care – including diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, adrenal and pituitary disorders, osteoporosis, and other metabolic or hormonal conditions
Conduct outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, and follow‑up care
Collaboracro e a multidisciplinary team including primary care, surgery, radiology, pathology, and other specialties
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance measures related to endocrine care
Utilize the VA's electronic medical record system (CPRS) for documentation, ordering, and communication
Engage in teaching and supervising medical residents and students affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Perform biopsies of thyroid nodules for Veterans to be referred to the thyroid biopsy clinic
Utilize CGMs and insulin pumps for Veterans with diabetes
Participate in research studies and prepare grant submissions related to diabetes epidemiological studies and randomized clinical trials
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
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 a 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_codec: 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
Typically – Monday to Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
No regular on‑call duties – but inpatient consult coverage may be required
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Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well'a 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
Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in 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
Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or (3) Other residencies (non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) as deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee
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 or fee‑basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
They are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additional Requirement: Board certification or eligibility in Endocrinology – Diabetes & Metabolism
Preferred Experience: Strong clinical skills and commitment to patient‑centered care
Academic experience or interest in teaching
Research experience in utilizing VA data for epidemiological studies in the area of inpatient diabetes and diabetes technology management
Clinical interest and prior experience in utilizing CGM and insulin pumps for Veterans with diabetes
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Lifting upontos 35 pounds – intermittently
Moderate carrying (15–35 pounds) – مجاني Lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy, except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care
Pulling – intermittently
Pushing – intermittently
Reaching above the shoulders – intermittently – both hands required
Walking – intermittently
Standing – intermittently
Kneeling – intermittently
Duties
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive endocrine care – including diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, adrenal and pituitary disorders, osteoporosis, and other metabolic or hormonal conditions
Conduct outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, and follow‑up care
Collaboracro e a multidisciplinary team including primary care, surgery, radiology, pathology, and other specialties
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance measures related to endocrine care
Utilize the VA's electronic medical record system (CPRS) for documentation, ordering, and communication
Engage in teaching and supervising medical residents and students affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Perform biopsies of thyroid nodules for Veterans to be referred to the thyroid biopsy clinic
Utilize CGMs and insulin pumps for Veterans with diabetes
Participate in research studies and prepare grant submissions related to diabetes epidemiological studies and randomized clinical trials
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
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 a 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_codec: 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
Typically – Monday to Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
No regular on‑call duties – but inpatient consult coverage may be required
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