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Rapid City, South Dakota · USA job

Endocrinology Physician

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Rapid City, South Dakota

Job description

Pediatric Endocrinologist (MD/DO) Position Summary

The Pediatric Endocrinologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of hormonal and metabolic disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. This role focuses on evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and longitudinal management of complex endocrine conditions across outpatient and inpatient settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and manage pediatric patients with endocrine disorders including diabetes mellitus, growth disorders, thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, pubertal disorders, bone and mineral metabolism disorders, and disorders of sexual development
  • Provide outpatient pediatric endocrinology clinic care and inpatient consultation services as needed
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and long-term management strategies
  • Interpret and manage diagnostic studies including laboratory testing, imaging, and growth data
  • Manage insulin therapy, diabetes technology, and other endocrine medications
  • Collaborate with primary care providers, dietitians, diabetes educators, psychologists, and pediatric subspecialists
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medication management, and lifestyle considerations
  • Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
  • Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
  • Participate in on-call coverage for pediatric endocrinology services
  • Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency program
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship program
  • Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
  • DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies
  • Expertise in pediatric endocrine and metabolic disorders
  • Strong clinical judgment and longitudinal disease management skills
  • Excellent communication and family counseling abilities
  • Ability to manage complex, chronic pediatric conditions
  • Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

Work Environment
  • Outpatient pediatric endocrinology clinics with possible inpatient consultation responsibilities
  • Schedule typically includes clinic hours with on-call coverage as required

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
  • Manual dexterity for pediatric examinations and procedures
  • Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication

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