Endocrinology Physician

Endocrinologist State College, PA Central Pennsylvania Äî Home of Penn State University Position Details Full-time, permanent position Schedule: Monday ÄìFriday, 8:30a Äì5:00p Äî providers determine their own scheduling preferences Setting: Primarily outpatient Äî minimal inpatient responsibilities; less than 1 inpatient phone consult per week with outpatient follow-up; no direct inpatient care responsibility Leadership opportunity Äî transition to Division leadership at a pace commensurate with candidate experience; mentored transition over several years available Several years of endocrinology experience preferred Practice OverviewSeeking a BC/BE Endocrinologist to join a well-established, comprehensive endocrinology division with significant leadership potential: Join 2 existing endocrinologists, 1 NP, and 2 PAs Äî additional PA/NP being recruited Broad catchment area Äî sees all usual and some unusual endocrine problems; standard endocrinology testing including Insulin Tolerance Testing Diabetic patients seen with 4 co-located Diabetes Educators Diabetes care focused on population health Äî unified approach across the primary care, endocrinology, hospitalist, and diabetes education continuum Gestational diabetes care is a major focus Äî guidelines often ahead of national standards Premier Diabetes Foot Clinic with a strong record of original research and patient care One of only a few acute care hospitals in Pennsylvania with Joint Commission diabetes inpatient care accreditation Inpatient diabetes care provided by pharmacist team under Division oversight Äî physicians provide minimal direct inpatient care All patients have PCPs Äî no direct patient phone access required Growth and leadership potential across the full spectrum of program activities Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation package Full benefits Äî details provided upon inquiry Required Qualifications MD or DO Äî Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Several years of endocrinology practice experience Äî preferred Pennsylvania medical license or willingness to obtain About the Community Äì State College, Pennsylvania Vibrant college town and home to Penn State University Äî one of the nation's largest educational institutions Recently named the 8th best city in the U.S. to move to and 6th best to raise a family Diverse culture with excellent public and private schools Countless options for dining, theatre, NCAA sports, nightlife, and outdoor recreation Surrounded by beautiful state parks Äî hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing throughout the region Safe, friendly community ideal for raising a family University Park Airport just 5 miles from town Easy access to Interstate 80 Äî 140 miles from Pittsburgh and 170 miles from Baltimore