What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Endocrinology position at Geisinger?
The Endocrinology practice is primarily outpatient, with opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary clinics (such as Neuroendocrine & High Risk Osteoporosis), work closely with skilled pituitary and head/neck surgeons, and perform ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsies. Diabetes care is provided utilizing a team-based approach alongside Advanced Practice Providers and on-site Certified Diabetes Educators and Nutritionists.
Endocrinology at Geisinger:
• High quality, innovative patient-centric care
• 100% subspecialty endocrinology clinical practice
• Professional continuous glucose sensor usage and interpretation
• Insulin pumps, glucose sensors, electronic glucose meter download capability
• Thyroid fine needle aspiration
We take pride in the support we provide our physicians:
• Opportunities for professional growth, teaching, and participation in clinical and research
• Excellent highly competitive benefit package, including relocation and malpractice coverage with tail
• Opportunity for forgivable loans, fellowship stipend, and medical school repayment
• Optimal work life balance: Outpatient based, with no weekend rounding
• Strong nursing and administrative support
• Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures
• Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic)
Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
