Endocrinologist - Louisville, KY

Norton Community Medical Associates - Endocrinology, is seeking multiple adult endocrinologists to join our team of physicians and staff. The selected candidates will be board certified/board eligible, with specialty certification in pediatric endocrinology or in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism.

Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s provide a broad range of endocrinology services, and our teams are growing due to demand, practice growth and the development of our diabetes institute. Providers join a large referring network of more than 2,500 employed medical providers, including more than 350 adult primary care practitioners and 150 pediatric primary care providers.

Our nationally recognized teams use advanced treatments and educate the public on prevention and management of a wide range of metabolic and endocrine disorders. Our specialists publish in peer-reviewed journals; develop continuing medical education activities; receive grants for science, health and research projects; facilitate professional networking resources; and work on special initiatives to enhance the field of endocrinology worldwide.

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At Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute (WNDI), a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, our teams of endocrinologists provide diabetes care for patients in all stages of life. The institute is committed to practicing an integrated approach to diabetes care and management through clinical services, education and research. By offering an array of innovative, family-centered initiatives, our care team empowers patients and their families to confidently manage diabetes.

WNDI is expanding and elevating diabetes care services across the region, while helping children and adults manage their diabetes. The institute is pursuing accreditation by DNV and Leapfrog and supports continued coordination between care teams to ensure seamless continuity for pediatric patients as they grow and move on to adult care.

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About the Position

• $60,000 sign-on bonus in addition to a $100,000 recruitment incentive for residents or a $60,000 retention bonus for experienced candidates
• Collaborate with neurosurgery for pituitary cases and hospitalist team for inpatient cases and consults
• Provide clinical care as part of Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology
• Participate in research within Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute
• Join a team that includes certified diabetes care and education specialists, dietitians, exercise researchers, nurse navigators and support group leaders
• Integrate with established referral network with more than 1,300 primary care providers at over 45 locations

Key Responsibilities

The physician is responsible for recording a detailed medical history of each patient in the electronic medical record, including, but not limited to, chief complaint, present condition, individual history, and family history. Performing appropriate physical examination of each patient. Analyzing reports and/or findings of tests and personal examinations in order to assess the medical condition of the patient, including diagnosing the patient's injury or illness and formulating a prognosis.

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Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

About Norton Medical Group

Norton Medical Group in Louisville, Kentucky, a part of Norton Healthcare, continues to expand to meet the health care needs of residents in Greater Louisville, including Southern Indiana and surrounding counties. By far the largest network of employed medical providers in the area, Norton Medical Group operates a highly successful employment model that oversees the business operation of its practices, allowing physicians to focus on quality care for patients.
More than 24 years of physician employment experience
More than 30 years of experience operating immediate care centers
Integrated medical group of more than 1,600 employed medical providers at more than 250 locations across Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, and our surrounding communities
Over 3,000 employees
Ancillary services, including laboratories, X-ray, DEXA, mammography, ultrasound, CT and MRI
Electronic medical records (Epic) system integrated in 100 percent of practices and hospitals
Provider Leadership Academy
Research support services
Physician Leadership Councils
Recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Homes in adult primary care
Physician and provider turnover rate averages 4 percent