Endocrinology Physician

Endocrinologist

Every day, for more than 150 years, the physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meet our patients' health care needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

The Department of Medicine at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is in search of a Physician to help continue with our excellent patient care. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or full Professor is available commensurate with experience.

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is among the nation's leading academic medical centers. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is a leader in medical research and education.

Job Description

• Provide high-quality outpatient and inpatient endocrine care in a streamlined, patient-focused practice environment.
• Work in a productivity-based model with transparent incentives and the support of UH's extensive referral network.
• Collaborate with a collegial group of endocrinologists and subspecialists who share your commitment to excellence.
• Participate in medical education, training the next generation of healthcare professionals at CWRU.
• Provide and manage direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population.

What You Will Do

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Train and supervise medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• Manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Direct and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Participate in specified health promotion, education, and/or prevention programs as appropriate to the position.
• Maintain department productivity thresholds.
• Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU SOM (if applicable).
• Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license (Required)
• Appointment with CWRU SOM at the level commensurate with experience (Required)

Work Experience

• Fellowship Training in some specialties (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care (Required proficiency)
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise (Required proficiency)
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage (Required proficiency)
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in area of expertise (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements (Required proficiency)
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress (Required proficiency)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (Required proficiency)
• Experience using EPIC (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed reflects a good faith estimate of the potential base compensation for this physician position at the time of posting. This range is subject to change and may be updated in the future. Actual compensation will be determined by various factors, including (but not limited to) location, specialty, academic rank, board certification, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, etc. Unless otherwise noted, this figure does not include incentive pay or the value of University Hospitals' comprehensive benefits package.