Endocrinologist

The VA Northern California Health Care System is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Endocrinologist to join their multidisciplinary care team at VHA Mather in the Sacramento region. In this full-time federal role, the clinician will provide high-quality, evidence-based outpatient endocrinology care to our nation's Veterans. The position offers a rewarding, mission-driven environment with a primary focus on work-life balance.

Practice Info

• Multidisciplinary care team at VHA Mather in the Sacramento region
• Outpatient endocrinology care setting
• No private practice overhead

Shift & Schedule

• Full-Time; Federal Service
• Primarily weekday, daytime schedule

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient endocrinology care, including evaluation and management of diabetes mellitus (Type 1 & 2), thyroid disorders, adrenal and pituitary disorders, and osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease
• Collaborate with Primary Care, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Nursing, and specialty teams
• Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Provide clinical documentation in the VA's electronic health record (CPRS)
• Engage in teaching opportunities with residents, fellows, and medical students

Compensation

• Competitive, commensurate with experience (VA Physician Pay Scale)
• Annual performance pay
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized (EDRP, relocation, recruitment/retention)

Benefits

• Federal retirement (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• 13–26 days of paid annual leave
• 13 days of sick leave
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• CME reimbursement and paid CME leave
• Malpractice coverage provided by the federal government

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology
• Unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state)
• Eligible for VA credentialing and privileging
• Commitment to Veteran-centered care