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Endocrinologist- Trans Care

Chase Brexton Health Services
225000.00 To 275000.00 (USD) Annually
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Oct 31, 2024

JOB SUMMARY: The Endocrinologist provides clinical care to patients, based upon his/her specialty training, through an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach that takes into consideration the psychosocial aspects of both health and disease. Specifically, this position will provide direct trans-related medical care (hormone therapy), as well as primary care to trans-identified patients.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analytical and Critical Thinking

  • Provides high quality clinical care in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Coordinates evaluations and referrals of trans people for the appropriate clinical services
  • Maintains the standard of clinical care, using diagnostic testing appropriately and providing appropriate treatment
  • Provides hormone treatment, as well as primary care to trans-identified patients
  • Uses diagnostic testing appropriately yet cost-effectively, and providing appropriate treatment
  • Considers the psychosocial aspects of both health and disease

Willingness to Learn

  • Seeks consultation and makes referrals when appropriate

Patient Focus

  • Effectively engages patients in their care
  • Assures patients receive education and informed consent regarding hormone treatment and potential side effects
  • Coordinates and assures effective clinical access and flow for hormone readiness evaluations

Professionalism

  • Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all aspects of patient care

Workplace Computer and Equipment

  • Maintains complete and comprehensive documentation

Compliance, Policy, and Procedure

  • Shows meaningful progress toward quality improvement goals

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to work effectively and respectfully as part of a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse staff
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
  • Ability to develop, initiate and maintain clinical programs
  • Ability to coordinate, organize and remain flexible
  • Knowledge of hormone treatment and primary care issues of transgendered people
  • Knowledge of LGBT issues
  • Knowledge of HIV and common co-morbidities
  • Computer skills including Microsoft office suite, electronic medical records and practice management system
  • Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals required
  • Excellent communication and team skills required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • M.D. or D.O. in a primary care specialty with completion of an accredited residency training program
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible
  • Appropriate Maryland licensure and clinical certification, DEA and Maryland CDS, X license.
  • Experience in providing LGBT health care required, including trans-specific care and HIV.
  • Expertise in trans care preferred.
  • interest in and/or experience in community health settings

Experience working in a diverse environment

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