Endocrinologist (Physician, Joslin Clinic: Adult Diabetes)

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A Joslin Clinic Adult Diabetes Physician treats patients with diabetes of all types with special emphasis on current techniques for management of Type I and Type II diabetes. Also recognizes and treats, or refers for treatment, complications of diabetes. Manages general medical problems that may arise in his/her diabetic patients. Works in a collegial fashion with diabetes educators, including nurses and dietitians. Functions as a member of the medical staff of the hospital(s) where he/she practices. Interacts with the Clinic Administrator in a positive and constructive fashion.

Treats patients with diabetes.

• →Evaluates and diagnoses types of diabetes.
• →Chooses appropriate therapy.
• →Actively refers patients for diabetes education, eye, and foot care, etc., per ADA Recommendations.
• →Recognizes complications of diabetes.
• →Chooses treatment to avoid and minimize complications.
• →Provides ongoing management assistance.

 Treats general medical problems.

• →Evaluates general health status.
• →Diagnoses diseases besides diabetes.
• →Provides general medical therapy.
• →Refers patients when additional expertise is needed.

 Works in a collegial fashion with other diabetes health professionals.

• →Provides management plan for diabetes treatment.
• →Uses consultative advice as to meal plan.
• →Uses consultative advice from nurse educator.
• →Effects management plan in a cooperative manner and shares responsibility with allied health professionals.

 Interacts with the medical staff.

• →Fulfills obligations specified by hospital and Center Bylaws.
• →Functions on committees as needed.
• →Attends and participates in conferences.
• →Deals in a collegial fashion with other Center and hospital community physicians.

 Interacts with the House staff.

• →Satisfies departmental teaching obligations.
• →Participates in conference with House staff.
• →Discusses patients and cases of interest with the House staff.
• →Communicates about inpatient management.

 Interacts with the Administrative Staff.

• →Deals effectively with the Medical Director.
• →Works constructively with the Center Administrator and other Administrative Personnel.
• →Works with the Affiliated Center Program Managers to insure quality of affiliated operation.

  Participates in referral development activities.

• →Presents lectures and promotes the program to physicians, hospital staff and potential referral sources.
• →Participates in Joslin community activities (e.g. lectures, health fairs, radio programs).

• M.D. degree from an accredited school
• Residency in internal medicine
• Fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism
• Certification and licensure in Massachusetts
• Board certified in internal medicine
• Board certified in endocrinology/metabolism (or eligible for Board certification with certification expected,) or, if hired before board certification subspecialty availability has five years’ experience in the treatment of diabetes and its complications 

The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality. HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.