Physician (Endocrinology Section Chief)

Southern California Permanente Medical Group is seeking an outstanding Endocrinology Section Chief located within the Medicine Service Line. This is a full-time position, which includes a mix of clinical care, teaching, research, and administration.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the Endocrinology Section.
• Ensure that high-quality patient care is delivered in a resourceful and efficient manner.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with diabetes and other endocrine disorders in the outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Manage a thyroid ultrasound and biopsy program, teach, and perform the technique of thyroid ultrasound and fine needle aspiration biopsies of thyroid nodules.
• Provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient care for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and treatment of disease.
• High-quality teaching and supervision of trainees at all levels from medical student to fellow.
• Oversee the administrative functions of the Endocrinology section, including evaluating and implementing new technologies, oversight of the quality improvement program, and addressing performance deficiencies.
• Prepare and justify Section business plans, facilitate recruitment, selection, appraisal, and recognition of employees.
• Oversee the residency / fellowship program as the VA Endocrinology Fellowship Program Site Director, assuring compliance with ACGME standards.
• Assist the Medicine Service Chief in resource utilization and accomplishment of local, VISN, and national goals.
• Provide shared coverage of endocrine care during off-tours.

Minimum Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. Rotating call on nights, weekends, and holidays. Occasional telework may be approved at the discretion of the supervisor.

For inquiries, contact Lashala Goodman at lashala.goodman@va.gov.

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