Endocrinology - (43711)

Pennsylvania - Endocrinology

• Client seeks to add an endocrinologist ready to take the next step. They are looking to employ a physician who can become the leader of the Division. Rate of transition to the leadership position will depend on the experience of the successful candidate. Mentored transition over several years is an option.
• They currently have in the Division 2 endocrinologists, 1 NP and 2 PAs. They are looking to add another PA/NP soon. Diabetic patients are seen with 4 co-located Diabetes Educators.
• The catchment area of the practice is large and they see patients with all usual and some unusual endocrine problems. Standard endocrinology testing is available, including Insulin Tolerance Testing.
• Diabetes care focuses on population health. This part of the program is led by one of the NPs. Their vision is to have a unified approach to diabetes care across the primary care - endocrinology - hospitalist - diabetes education continuum. Some of the components of the program are:
o Inpatient responsibilities for the endocrinologists are limited, but will likely increase as their health system grows. Hands on inpatient diabetes care is provided by a team of pharmacists as requested by consultation from hospitalists. The Division of Endocrinology provides oversight for this program. Inpatient care is a major focus, and they are one of only a few acute care hospitals in Pennsylvania with Joint Commission diabetes inpatient care accreditation.
o Gestational diabetes care is another major focus, with guidelines in use here often ahead of national guidelines.
o In addition, their Diabetes Foot Clinic is one of the premier Diabetes Foot Clinics in the country, with a strong record of original research as well as patient care. The Division of Endocrinology collaborates closely with this program.
o They also believe that a responsible healthcare system must, in the face of the epidemic that we are facing, address prevention of diabetes. They partner in the community coalition Centre Moves, with programs that focus on healthy living and decreasing the stigma of obesity and diabetes.
o Applicants must be Endocrinology BE/BC. Several years' experience in the practice of endocrinology is preferred.
Compensation/Work Schedule/Flow, etc
• They offer a competitive compensation package, M-F work schedule, 8:30am-5:00pm, providers determine how they would like to schedule, All diabetes patients are scheduled for a new appointment with CRNP, RD and CDE. Endo patients assigned on a 2:1 basis favoring the new Endocrinologist. Decisions are made collaboratively with the broad mission and philosophy of practice. Currently the Division of Endo provides almost no impatient care. All potential inpatient consults are screened by phone (less than 1 per week) and the vast majority of issues are addressed by providing advice on the phone with outpatient follow up. There is no direct inpatient care responsibility. The Division also does not provide direct phone access to patients. All patients have primary care providers and are encouraged to call PCP first. Growth and leadership potential exist across the spectrum of activities. Leadership help / assumption of leadership in any of the areas of activity would be welcome.

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H1B Visa: No
J1 Visa: No