Endocrinologist

Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced is seeking an Endocrinologist to join our group. Work with a group of providers and support staff who are more like family members than coworkers, including specialties in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Orthopedics and Neurology.

Dignity Health Medical Group – Merced, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA. Our primary care providers and specialists are committed to providing excellent, personalized care for patients throughout Merced and the neighboring Valley communities. The care offered by Dignity Health physicians and staff is unparalleled in the region.

Opportunity Highlights:

• • Design and manage your practice: As the first endocrinologist in the group, you will have complete autonomy over patient care, decision-making, and treatment plans.
  • Focus on what you do best: You’ll diagnose and treat a wide range of autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders without having to collaborate on every case, allowing you to make quick and impactful decisions.
  • Be the leader in your field: You’ll be the trusted endocrinology expert in the group and community.
  • Multi-specialty group that prioritizes collaboration and patient care
  • Clinic and hospital share the same campus
  • Competitive income guarantee, signing incentives including signing bonus, quality bonus, relocation assistance and 100% Employer paid health benefits. 
    • Compensation Range: $300-330k Annually + productivity incentives
  • 90 minutes from the wonders of Yosemite National Park and two hours to San Francisco

About Merced, CA:

Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Merced offers a unique blend of small-town charm and easy access to world-class amenities. With its proximity to Yosemite National Park, local wineries, and a rich agricultural community, Merced is an ideal place to live and work, offering a great lifestyle balance.

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative team environment with a focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The role also provides flexibility, a balanced workload, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with patients in a community setting.

Apply Now:

Take the next step in your career and join a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes. Apply today to become part of the Dignity Health Medical Group family!

• Diagnosing and Treating Endocrine Disorders:
  Manage a wide variety of endocrine conditions such as diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and gestational), thyroid diseases (e.g., hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer), adrenal and pituitary disorders, osteoporosis, and metabolic diseases.
• Outpatient and Inpatient Care:
  Provide both outpatient consultations and inpatient care to ensure effective management of acute and chronic endocrine conditions across diverse patient demographics.
• Diagnostic Procedures:
  Perform diagnostic procedures such as thyroid ultrasounds, fine needle aspirations (FNA) for biopsies, and interpret imaging studies to assess and diagnose endocrine disorders.
• Lab Test Ordering and Interpretation:
  Order and interpret lab tests (e.g., hormone panels, glucose tolerance tests, genetic testing) to guide the diagnosis and treatment of patients with endocrine conditions.
• Patient Education:
  Educate patients on managing chronic endocrine conditions, with a focus on lifestyle modifications (e.g., diet, exercise, stress management) and the importance of medication adherence.
• Care Coordination and Collaboration:
  Work closely with other specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, and nephrology, to manage complex, co-morbid patient cases and provide holistic care.
• Endocrine Emergency Management:
  Respond to endocrine-related emergencies such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), thyroid storm, and adrenal crises, ensuring quick and effective treatment.
• Follow-up and Long-Term Monitoring:
  Conduct regular follow-up appointments to monitor patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to optimize care and improve patient outcomes.
• Research and Continuous Learning:
  Participate in clinical research and stay current with emerging advancements in the field of endocrinology, ensuring the best evidence-based care for patients.
• Administrative Duties:
  Complete accurate and timely patient documentation, including medical notes, treatment plans, and progress reports.
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration:
  Attend multidisciplinary team meetings with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers to discuss complex cases and optimize patient care.

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Endocrinology
• Current California medical license or eligibility
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.