Endocrinologist

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About The Opportunity

The endocrinologist physician is a key role in the organization and is responsible for clinical management of the Vail Health Clinic patients.

What You Will Do

• Manage patients through the continuum of clinic care.
• Provide consultative services for various physician teams.
• Work with clinical team comprised of registered nurses, certified diabetes educator, advanced practice provider and care tech in addition to providing coverage as needed with physicians partners.
• Participates in the implementation of appropriate clinical protocols.
• Uses available reports, medical records, and on site observation to review and improve the quality of care delivered by team members.
• Provide training to clinical staff or advance practice provider as needed.
• Ensure accuracy of provider coding and documentation.
• Assures medical involvement in the development, approval, and review of all policies, procedures, and protocols governing clinical care.
• Monitor and manage patient satisfaction scores.
• Collaborate with operations team to resolve patient care complaints and grievances.
• Other duties may be required based on clinic specific requirements or needs.
• Attend Quarterly Medical Staff Meetings.
• Other committees as necessary.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Must be HIPAA compliant
  
  

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Experience

What you will need:

• Preferred two years clinical experience.
• Preferred experience/skill with thyroid ultrasound and ultrasound guided FNAs.
• Knowledge/interest/expertise in the advanced management of all forms of diabetes mellitus, including skilled interpretation of data from and use of insulin pumps and continuous glucose sensors.
• Interest/knowledge in caring for patients with any and all forms of endocrine and metabolic disease, including, but not limited to: thyroid dysfunction, thyroid cancer, pituitary disease, adrenal disease, gonadal disease, symptomatic menopause, all forms of diabetes mellitus, metabolic/lipid disorders, calcium disorders, osteoporosis, etc.
  
  

License(s) And Certification(s)

• Board Certification in Endocrinology
• A license to practice medicine in the state of Colorado
• A current DEA registration number
  
  

Education

• Completion of a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited institution is required
• Fellowship training required.
  
  

Physician Benefits At Vail Health Include

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days
• Medical Staff Dues
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance
  

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay

$280,000 - $300,000 USD