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   

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

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

• Ability to document medical information into patient records/charts  

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