Endocrinology Specialist

Join Our Team as an Endocrinology Physician

Dignity Health Medical Group – Bakersfield is seeking a skilled Endocrinology Physician to join our team. As a key member of our physician-led, patient-centered practice, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients with endocrine disorders.

Practice Highlights

• 100% outpatient practice
• Collaboration with diabetes educators
• Emphasis on high-quality care over quantity
• Established referral sources from primary care providers and network providers
• Collegial environment
• Opportunity to precept medical students

Available Resources

• RN triage during after-hours and weekends
• Marketing representative to help build panel with various media resources and connections with the community
• Flexibility and exceptional work-life balance
• Part-time and full-time opportunities
• Flexible start/end times during 7am - 7pm
• No nights, no weekends
• No hospital call

Compensation and Benefits

• Excellent earning potential supported by a salary guarantee period of $250,000/year
• Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, CME, and benefits

Community

Reside in a metropolitan city with over 400,000 residents, close to Los Angeles County. Enjoy a low cost of living and incredibly affordable real estate options. Take advantage of award-winning California Distinguished/Blue Ribbon public and private schools, entertainment venues, breweries, fine dining, shopping, festivals, and modern luxuries. The Kern River Parkway Trail offers scenic nature for your walking, running, and biking activities.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Diagnose and treat various medical conditions, develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans, conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams, provide clear and concise medical information, foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans, ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Diagnostic Procedures: Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging, perform procedures as needed, collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions, provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives, review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement, implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.
• Compliance: Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice, stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements, participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices, participate in ongoing medical education and training, contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

Qualifications

• A valid and unrestricted California medical license
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Endocrinology
• This is also an H1B visa opportunity, requiring candidates who are cap exempt

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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