Job Description
LARGE PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL CENTER LOOKING FOR ENDOCRINOLOGY LEADER! This hospital in central PA
seeks to add an additional endocrinologist. Diabetic patients are seen with 3 co-located Diabetes
Educators. The catchment area of the practice is large, and patients with all usual and some
unusual endocrine problems are seen. Standard endocrinology testing is available, including Insulin
Tolerance Testing. Diabetes care focuses on population health. The vision is to have a unified
approach to diabetes care across the primary care – endocrinology – hospitalist – diabetes education
continuum. Some of the goals of the program are:
Guideline based processes for transition from
outpatient to elective inpatient care, typically surgery.
Clearly defined processes for transition
from inpatient to outpatient care, assuring 24/7 support for patients newly diagnosed with diabetes,
newly taking insulin, etc..
Guideline based and seamless transitions or co-management between
primary care and specialty care.
Group and individual diabetes education at all primary care sites
and in the community.
Motivational Interviewing training for practitioners.
The Endocrinology
Division is physically co-located with the Weight Management Division and many of the activities and
programs are intertwined.
Inpatient responsibilities for the endocrinologists are limited but may
increase as our health system grows. Currently, all potential inpatient consults are screened by
phone (1-2 per week) and the vast majority of issues are addressed by providing advice on the phone
with outpatient follow up. Hands on inpatient diabetes care is provided by a team of pharmacists as
requested by consultation from Hospitalists. The medical center participates in the Society for
Hospital Medicine Glycemic Control Collaboration and have been top performers.
“On call” telephone
advice to patients calling for help is typically less than 10 per week.
Gestational diabetes care is
another major focus, with guidelines in use here often ahead of national guidelines. In addition,
the Diabetes Foot Clinic is one of the premier Diabetes Foot Clinics in the country, with a strong
record of original research as well as patient care. Â
We offer a competitive compensation package,
M-F work schedule, and providers determine how they would like to schedule. Within the Division
decisions are made collaboratively, within the broad mission and philosophy of the practice.
Full,
excellent comprehensive compensation package, health benefits, retirement, sign on bonus, Salary
300K plus and RVU bonuses
This area of central PA offers many of the attractions of big city life
at a more comfortable—and more affordable—pace. The community is warm and welcoming, both inside the
Medical Center and out in the lovely neighborhoods, friendly faces and enjoyable activities, the
amenities are impressive. Of course, with Penn State University’s main campus here, you can also
enjoy Big Ten football and basketball, as well as national touring musical and theater groups at the
Bryce Jordan Center. Add in excellent public schools, historic architecture and a lively community
of artists, and you have one terrific place to live and raise a family. In fact, this town has
recently been named the 8th best city in the United States to move to as well as the 6th best city
in the U.S. to raise a family.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Endocrinology
- Location: State College, Pennsylvania
- Contact: Jennifer Gallagher (Physician Recruitment Specialist)
About the Company:
For over 20 years Advent Associates has provided recruitment services across the United States in
all medical specialties. We work with hospitals, single specialty groups, Â multi- specialty groups,
solo practices and large health care networks. Our commitment is to provide courteous and
professional services in a highly ethical manner and deal with integrity with our clients,
candidates, and recruitment partners.