INTERNAL MEDICINE ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM
Department: The Department
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: USA, Kentucky
Reports To: Clinical Leadership
1. POSITION SUMMARY
This role provides comprehensive endocrinology care within a collaborative, outpatient focused clinical environment. The physician will evaluate, diagnose, and manage endocrine and metabolic conditions while supporting evidence based practice and contributing to a growing referral network.
2. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct endocrine evaluations, review histories, and document findings in an industry standard EMR.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of endocrine and metabolic disorders.
• Interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies to guide treatment decisions.
• Communicate care plans, procedures, and results clearly to patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated patient care.
3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Active or obtainable State medical license.
• Active or obtainable State controlled substance registration.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine Endocrinology.
4. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience practicing in an outpatient endocrinology setting.
• Interest in working within a team based, collaborative environment.
5. COMPETENCIES
• Strong diagnostic reasoning and clinical judgment.
• Effective communication with patients and clinical teams.
• Proficiency with industry standard EMR systems.
• Commitment to evidence based endocrine care.
• Ability to manage a full time clinical workload.
6. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide outpatient evaluation, treatment, and follow up care for endocrine conditions.
• Interpret diagnostic studies relevant to endocrine disorders.
• Perform Evaluation and Management documentation consistent with professional standards.
• Coordinate care with internal and referring clinicians.
• Support continuity of care across outpatient settings.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation.
• Participate in departmental quality and performance initiatives.
8. WORK SETTING & ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment: Outpatient
• Outpatient endocrinology practice with multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Access to modern diagnostic tools and imaging resources.
• Support from experienced physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Large referral network from primary care and specialty clinicians.
• Use of industry standard EMR systems.
9. SCHEDULE & CALL REQUIREMENTS
Flexible outpatient schedule with no call responsibilities.
10. REPORTING STRUCTURE
This position reports to Clinical Leadership within the organization.
11. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive compensation with opportunities for productivity based earnings. Comprehensive benefits, paid malpractice coverage, retirement options, paid time off, CME support, and professional development resources.
12. PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Role requires the ability to perform clinical assessments, maintain focus during patient encounters, and communicate effectively in a fast paced environment. Must be able to manage periods of standing and routine clinical activity.
13. COMPLIANCE & LEGAL STATEMENTS
All responsibilities must be performed in accordance with applicable laws, clinical standards, and organizational policies. Strict adherence to patient privacy and professional ethics is required.
14. ABOUT THE EMPLOYER
The organization is a USA based healthcare provider offering a broad range of clinical services supported by multidisciplinary teams and modern medical resources.
AUTONOMY DESCRIPTION
Collaborative with independent clinical judgment.
