Endocrinologist Faculty Physician

• Directly care for ambulatory patients in the faculty outpatient practice

• Supervise the care provided to ambulatory patients by house staff in the resident outpatient practice

• Improve the quality and efficiency of general endocrinology and diabetes care at MAHEC

• If interested, provide consultation for hospitalized patients working on teams with house staff and students 

• Mentor residents in evidence-based medical care

• Participate in and foster scholarship in the ambulatory setting

• Work within MAHEC and with other departments to further the effective management of endocrinology patients

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

CLINICAL

• Provide direct clinical care to ambulatory patients in the endocrinology clinic and diabetes education center

• Provide after hours on-call (telephone) coverage, including night and weekend on-call duties 

• Comply in a timely manner with all institutional policies for professional work, including credentialing, documentation, and billing

• Work effectively with other members of the extended inter-professional team

• Additional clinical duties as necessary for emergent situations or as arranged otherwise with the employee

TEACHING

• Serve as a faculty advisor and mentor for residents

• Supervise and teach house staff in the resident outpatient practice

• Promote and participate in education programs of the department (continuing education, resident, student) to include didactics

• Serve in an administrative teaching role for CQI team activities and core curriculum lectures for residents

• Conduct daily teaching activities that use contemporary adult learning methods to promote evidence-based practice 

• Demonstrate effective teaching skills and continually develop as a teacher for learners at all levels

• Complete required evaluations of learners in a timely manner – including but not limited to written and verbal feedback

• Participate in other learning activities such as morning report, core conference, and other formal educational programs for undergraduate and post-graduate learners

RESEARCH

• Participate in clinical and educational research, according to skills, interest, and funding (research opportunities may include performance improvement initiatives or formal extramurally funded investigations)

• Demonstrate commitment to community-based health sciences and research

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Work with institutional staff and administration to attain the strategic objectives of MAHEC, including patient safety, patient and other customer satisfaction, maintenance and enhancement of public perception, and fiscal health

• Participate, based on experience/skills, on committees and work groups as appropriate within the department and within MAHEC

SPECIFIED SKILLS

COMPUTER

• Experience using Electronic Medical Records preferred

COMMUNICATION

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to patients required

• Ability to effectively present information in group situations and respond to questions from individuals and groups required

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, legal documents, or governmental regulations required

• Ability to document medical information into patient records/charts required

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

• Spanish speaking skills preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Light - Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs, Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed, stretcher, etc.).

• Occasional (0 - 33% of Workday). 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Not Applicable

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years clinical practice experience post residency training, or completion of faculty development fellowship preferred

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience preferred

REQUIRED LICENSES:

• Licensure to practice medicine in North Carolina

• Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine Practice or is Board Eligible

• Appointment in good standing to the medical staff of Mission