Endocrinologist

Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center

Details

Posted:

08-Sep-26

Location:

Clarksburg, West Virginia

Salary:

$250k-$315k

Sector:

Government

Type:

Full Time

Level:

Experienced

Categories:

Physicians/Surgeons

Physicians:

Specialty

Internal Number:

12968688

Job Description

The Physician will work in an outpatient. Primary duties will include but not limited to the following: Diagnosis and treatment, including consultation for patients presenting with illnesses, injuries, and disorders of the endocrine or metabolic systems in the outpatient setting.

Conduct initial consultations with patients to find out about their symptoms and medical histories.

Design individualized treatment plans, which may entail prescribing medication

Accept patients referred to by other doctors, and consult with specialists

Counsel patients about how to cope with diseases, providing advice about diet, exercise, and other lifestyle matters.

Create, maintain, and update patient records.

Receive continuing education, and read professional journals, to keep up to date on endocrinology information and techniques.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Pay:

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off:

50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement:

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance:

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure:

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME:

Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice:

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract:

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Performance Pay:

Up to 15K annually

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM however, subject to change, depending upon the needs of the service/medical center.

Contract Buy Out Program:

This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years).

"Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care."

About Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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