Live the Good Life in Lewes – Endocrinologist Opportunity

Overview

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Beebe Healthcare, a progressive, award-winning healthcare system, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Endocrinologist to provide comprehensive outpatient endocrine care. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, well-supported environment with a strong referral base and access to advanced technology and resources.

• Treat a wide range of endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid diseases, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, and metabolic conditions.
• No hospital call requirements, allowing for excellent work-life balance.
• Dedicated support for diabetes management, including advanced technology (CGMs, insulin pumps), telehealth integration, and a diabetes education program.
• Opportunities to mentor medical students and contribute to clinical education.

Facility and Technology

• Work in a modern outpatient clinic with access to the latest diagnostic and treatment tools.
• Beebe Healthcare has received regional and national recognition for its excellence in women’s healthcare.

Location and Community

• Lewes Delaware, a thriving coastal community known for its high quality of life, low cost of living, and excellent schools.
• Enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, waterfront living, and cultural attractions while practicing in a supportive healthcare system.
• Close proximity to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., offering the benefits of a major metropolitan area without the congestion.

Commitment to Community and Outreach

• Beebe Healthcare is deeply committed to community health, participating in free health screenings, wellness initiatives, and outreach programs.
• Physicians have opportunities to engage in population health initiatives and contribute to community wellness efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient consultation and management for hospitalized patients with endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid disease, adrenal and pituitary disorders, and metabolic emergencies.
• Respond to urgent endocrine consults in the Emergency Department and throughout the hospital.
• Conduct histories and physical exams for newly admitted patients and ensure timely documentation per hospital policies.
• Support perioperative endocrine management, including diabetes control, thyroid dysfunction, and adrenal insufficiency in surgical patients.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists to optimize inpatient-to-outpatient transitions for endocrine patients.
• Contribute to the development of clinical pathways and order sets to enhance endocrine care and patient outcomes.
• Participate in hospital committees, quality improvement initiatives, and staff education programs related to endocrinology.

Credentials

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology.
• Eligible for Delaware medical licensure.

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

About Beebe Healthcare

Our Commitment to Your Good Health: With over a century of commitment to Sussex County, Beebe Healthcare is the healthcare provider of choice to the people and families of Sussex County. Over the past 100 years, we have grown from a small community hospital to a progressive integrated healthcare system focused on bringing clinically sophisticated and innovative programs to our area and helping people in our community lead and maintain healthy lifestyles. We are committed to serving the needs of our growing community, and that includes those who travel into Sussex County to receive care from one of our renowned specialists.

Beebe is proud that our Medical Staff continues to grow because of the excellent clinical programs and opportunities, as well as the reason many of our new residents move here: Sussex County is a wonderful place to live.

Whether you need a fast visit to get better quickly, see your family doctor for a comprehensive regular checkup, have an illness or injury that just can’t wait, or any other health challenge life throws at you, Beebe Healthcare has the care you need, the expertise you want, and a location close to home. We continue to work on improving access to all kinds of care here in Sussex County. We hope the information provided here serves as a helpful orientation and quick reference to Beebe’s services.

Welcome to Beebe Healthcare – where we are solely focused on the healthcare needs of the people who live, work, visit, and seek care in Sussex County. As the only health system headquartered in and focused solely on Sussex County, it is our unique position to truly understand the programs, technologies, and barrier breakers needed to provide excellent healthcare services to those we serve because Sussex County is Our Specialty.

David A. Tam, MD, MBA, FACHE, President & CEO