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Endocrinologist Physician (Regular Ft)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. Privileges to admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat and provide consultation to adult patients, with injuries, or disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as parathyroid, thyroid and adrenal glands, metabolic bone and nutritional disorders including Type 1, Type 2, and atypical diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy or gestational disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases, menstrual and sexual problems, and endocrine tumors.
What You'll Do
- →This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 30, 2026.
- →The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be June 1, 2026 with subsequent cut-off date every month.
- →Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as needed basis until the position if filled.
- →The Physician will work in an outpatient.
- →Primary duties will include but not limited to the following: Diagnosis and treatment, including consultation for patients presenting with illnesses, injuries, and disorders of the endocrine or metabolic systems in the outpatient setting.
- →Conduct initial consultations with patients to find out about their symptoms and medical histories.
- →Design individualized treatment plans, which may entail prescribing medication Accept patients referred to by other doctors, and consult with specialists Counsel patients about how to cope with diseases, providing advice about diet, exercise, and other lifestyle matters.
- →Create, maintain, and update patient records.
- →Receive continuing education, and read professional journals, to keep up to date on endocrinology information and techniques.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years).
- →For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Personality Fit
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