Physician Required - Endocrinology - VA
Plano, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Endocrinology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Virginia, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/16/24

Specialty:

  • Endocrinology

Start Date:

  • ASAP

Contract Length:

  • 6+ months

Shift Details:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Last patient at 4:00 PM to allow for administrative tasks
  • Weekend call shifts at Stafford location (15 minutes away)
    • Call weeks start Friday and end Thursday evening
    • Can leave after patients are seen during call week

Work Details:

  • Support Staff: Dedicated RN for locum, appointment coordinator
  • Coverage Needed: Full-time
  • Patients per Day: 15-18
    • 20-minute follow-ups
    • 40-minute new patient appointments
  • Patient Population/Age: Adult only
  • Department Description:
    • 6 endocrinologists in the group
    • Each has a designated RN and appointment coordinator
    • No APPs
    • Need coverage due to upcoming maternity leave and MD relocating out of state
  • EMR System: Epic
  • Special Procedures:
    • 80% diabetes management
    • Some thyroid and osteoporosis cases
    • No pituitary or adrenal surgeries
    • Diabetes ketoacidosis managed in ICU
  • Diabetic Educators: Located about 10 minutes away and very responsive
  • Locums to arrive 2 days before the first clinic and call shift

Practice Setting:

  • Hospital

Requirements:

  • Board Certification: Required
  • State License: Preference for VA licensed candidates, but other licenses will be considered
  • DEA Registration: Required
  • Minimum Experience: 2 years

Job Responsibilities

Here’s a reworded version of the job advert with bullet points:

Specialty:

Endocrinology
Start Date:

ASAP
Contract Length:

6+ months
Shift Details:

Monday to Friday
Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Last patient at 4:00 PM to allow for administrative tasks
Weekend call shifts at Stafford location (15 minutes away)
Call weeks start Friday and end Thursday evening
Can leave after patients are seen during call week
Work Details:

Support Staff: Dedicated RN for locum, appointment coordinator
Coverage Needed: Full-time
Patients per Day: 15-18
20-minute follow-ups
40-minute new patient appointments
Patient Population/Age: Adult only
Department Description:
6 endocrinologists in the group
Each has a designated RN and appointment coordinator
No APPs
Need coverage due to upcoming maternity leave and MD relocating out of state
EMR System: Epic
Special Procedures:
80% diabetes management
Some thyroid and osteoporosis cases
No pituitary or adrenal surgeries
Diabetes ketoacidosis managed in ICU
Diabetic Educators: Located about 10 minutes away and very responsive
Locums to arrive 2 days before the first clinic and call shift
Practice Setting:

Hospital
Requirements:

Board Certification: Required
State License: Preference for VA licensed candidates, but other licenses will be considered
DEA Registration: Required
Minimum Experience: 2 years

Qualifications

Here’s a reworded version of the job advert with bullet points:

Specialty:

Endocrinology
Start Date:

ASAP
Contract Length:

6+ months
Shift Details:

Monday to Friday
Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Last patient at 4:00 PM to allow for administrative tasks
Weekend call shifts at Stafford location (15 minutes away)
Call weeks start Friday and end Thursday evening
Can leave after patients are seen during call week
Work Details:

Support Staff: Dedicated RN for locum, appointment coordinator
Coverage Needed: Full-time
Patients per Day: 15-18
20-minute follow-ups
40-minute new patient appointments
Patient Population/Age: Adult only
Department Description:
6 endocrinologists in the group
Each has a designated RN and appointment coordinator
No APPs
Need coverage due to upcoming maternity leave and MD relocating out of state
EMR System: Epic
Special Procedures:
80% diabetes management
Some thyroid and osteoporosis cases
No pituitary or adrenal surgeries
Diabetes ketoacidosis managed in ICU
Diabetic Educators: Located about 10 minutes away and very responsive
Locums to arrive 2 days before the first clinic and call shift
Practice Setting:

Hospital
Requirements:

Board Certification: Required
State License: Preference for VA licensed candidates, but other licenses will be considered
DEA Registration: Required
Minimum Experience: 2 years

Working Hours

Here’s a reworded version of the job advert with bullet points:

Specialty:

Endocrinology
Start Date:

ASAP
Contract Length:

6+ months
Shift Details:

Monday to Friday
Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Last patient at 4:00 PM to allow for administrative tasks
Weekend call shifts at Stafford location (15 minutes away)
Call weeks start Friday and end Thursday evening
Can leave after patients are seen during call week
Work Details:

Support Staff: Dedicated RN for locum, appointment coordinator
Coverage Needed: Full-time
Patients per Day: 15-18
20-minute follow-ups
40-minute new patient appointments
Patient Population/Age: Adult only
Department Description:
6 endocrinologists in the group
Each has a designated RN and appointment coordinator
No APPs
Need coverage due to upcoming maternity leave and MD relocating out of state
EMR System: Epic
Special Procedures:
80% diabetes management
Some thyroid and osteoporosis cases
No pituitary or adrenal surgeries
Diabetes ketoacidosis managed in ICU
Diabetic Educators: Located about 10 minutes away and very responsive
Locums to arrive 2 days before the first clinic and call shift
Practice Setting:

Hospital
Requirements:

Board Certification: Required
State License: Preference for VA licensed candidates, but other licenses will be considered
DEA Registration: Required
Minimum Experience: 2 years

Skills

Here’s a reworded version of the job advert with bullet points:

Specialty:

Endocrinology
Start Date:

ASAP
Contract Length:

6+ months
Shift Details:

Monday to Friday
Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Last patient at 4:00 PM to allow for administrative tasks
Weekend call shifts at Stafford location (15 minutes away)
Call weeks start Friday and end Thursday evening
Can leave after patients are seen during call week
Work Details:

Support Staff: Dedicated RN for locum, appointment coordinator
Coverage Needed: Full-time
Patients per Day: 15-18
20-minute follow-ups
40-minute new patient appointments
Patient Population/Age: Adult only
Department Description:
6 endocrinologists in the group
Each has a designated RN and appointment coordinator
No APPs
Need coverage due to upcoming maternity leave and MD relocating out of state
EMR System: Epic
Special Procedures:
80% diabetes management
Some thyroid and osteoporosis cases
No pituitary or adrenal surgeries
Diabetes ketoacidosis managed in ICU
Diabetic Educators: Located about 10 minutes away and very responsive
Locums to arrive 2 days before the first clinic and call shift
Practice Setting:

Hospital
Requirements:

Board Certification: Required
State License: Preference for VA licensed candidates, but other licenses will be considered
DEA Registration: Required
Minimum Experience: 2 years