Endocrinology Physician - Faculty

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is seeking an exceptional Endocrinology Physician to join its team. We serve a diverse patient population with various medical conditions. The ideal candidate will evaluate, diagnose, and care for patients with diabetes, metabolic diseases, and other endocrine disorders in an outpatient setting with a shared inpatient consultation rotation. This is a full-time position providing services primarily in the outpatient setting but includes shared inpatient consultation responsibilities.

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is a 220-bed teaching hospital located in a residential neighborhood directly on the border of northern Brooklyn and Western Queens. We serve a variety of cultural and ethnic communities. We are committed to quality and compassion in addressing the healthcare needs of urban neighborhoods.

An endocrinologist is a healthcare provider who specializes in diagnosing and treating hormonal imbalances and disorders.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct consultations for patients referred by other physicians or health professionals.

• Treating conditions related to hormones to ensure balance and healthy production. 
• Diagnosing endocrine conditions and developing treatment plans. 
•  Analyzing laboratory tests and diagnostic images to identify hormone imbalances. 

• Prescribing medication and hormone therapy as needed.
• Monitor the patient’s condition and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Providing education and support to patients about their condition and treatment plan.
• Conduct research to improve current methods of diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders.

• Keeping up to date with the latest medical research in the field of endocrinology.
• Working closely with other healthcare professionals such as dietitians, psychologists, and primary care doctors to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Collect and record patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results. Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.
• Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or foreign equivalent
• Completion of a U.S.-accredited residency program in Internal Medicine
• Fellowship training in Endocrinology from an accredited institution
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Endocrinology
• Seeking both experienced and newly trained providers
• Must possess a current, unrestricted New York State license.
• Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration.
• Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll.
• BLS or ACLS required.
• Must possess strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office
• Clinical proficiency in evidence-based medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

• Three (3) years of experience working with a community clinic is highly desirable.
• Established leadership skills.

We offer an attractive compensation package that includes RVU, paid malpractice, a generous paid time off program, CME days plus allowance, retirement benefits, and a competitive benefit package. The schedule is Monday – Friday with minimal on-call rotation, by phone only.  Compensation ranges from $240K to $300K (not including bonuses/incentive compensation or benefits). Loan forgiveness programs are available based on eligibility. Visa candidates may be considered. New grads are welcome to apply.

 To apply, please submit a Cover Letter and CV to:

Elena R. Lowe, CPCS, CPMSM, CPPM, CPCO

Vice President, Faculty Practice & Managed Care

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

374 Stockholm Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237

Email: erlowe@wyckoffhospital.org

Wyckoff is committed to recruiting faculty that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.