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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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