PIH Health is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Endocrinology Physician to join our well-established and supportive Endocrinology team! This group of three top-tier providers is passionate about making a positive impact on patients every day by delivering cutting-edge, compassionate care. We’re looking for a physician who shares our mission and values to help further elevate our practice.
Position Summary:
The Endocrinology Physician coordinates a course of treatment for patients with a variety of glandular and metabolic imbalances while working with an inter-disciplinary team of nurses, physician assistants, dieticians, surgeons, pathologists and pharmacists. The Endocrinology Physician will act as an expert in endocrine disease management and prevention.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
Collaborative Care: Unified EMR system across the network makes coordinating care easier amongst the team of physicians
Busy Practice: Large referral base from within PIH health means you’ll quickly ram up to 18- 20 patients per day
Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday schedule with 36 clinical hours and administrative time.
Strong Office Support: Advance practice practitioners work as physician extenders and physicians receive support from referral coordinators, eligibility coordinators and LVNs
Specialized Team: Partner with a dedicated Diabetes Management Team at the hospital and any needed specialty surgeons within PIH
Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed salary plus productivity bonuses.
Loan Repayment & Shareholder Opportunity: Access to loan repayment programs and eligibility for shareholder benefits after 2 years.
About the Area:
We are located in a thriving city located in southeast Los Angeles County, offering a vibrant mix of suburban living with easy access to all the cultural, entertainment, and recreational opportunities that Southern California has to offer. Enjoy convenient proximity to major freeways, making it easy to reach downtown LA, Long Beach, and surrounding areas. The area offers a variety of housing options, excellent schools, and numerous parks and recreational spaces, making it an ideal place to live and work for professionals and families alike.
Why PIH Health?
PIH Health is a nonprofit regional healthcare network with three hospitals, 93 outpatient medical offices, six Urgent Care Centers, and a medical foundation employing over 400 physicians and mid-level providers. Our organization is home to more than 7,500 compassionate and dedicated employees. PIH Health has earned recognition as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals, a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional care to our community
SPECIFIC SKILLS NEEDED
Demonstrated expertise in endocrine diagnoses: assessment, intervention, and patient care management. Knowledgeable regarding an Endocrinology Physician scope of practice.
Experience performing and interpreting thyroid ultrasound and ultrasound guided thyroid fine needle biopsies.
Demonstrated experience with obesity and metabolic syndrome in a clinic setting preferred.
Preferred training in endocrine stimulation testing of at least 10-12 a year.
Ability to consult for endocrine assessment of 10+ patients within 24 hours of requests.
Fellow or certification from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal and conflict resolution abilities.
Independent performer.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Current California Medical license
Graduate from an accredited Medical School
Graduate form an accredited Internal Medicine Residency program.
Graduate from an accredited Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship program.
Evidence of continuing education and self-development to support license requirements
Board Certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine
Subspecialty Certification from the American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism: Board certified or board eligible
PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner
Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes.
We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare.
We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region.
Why PIH Health?
Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization.
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