Endocrinology Physician at Medicorp, Inc. dba Physician Empire

• Pennsylvania MSG seeks to add an endocrinologist ready to take the next step. They are looking to employ a physician who can become the leader of the Division . Rate of transition to the leadership position will depend on the experience of the successful candidate. Mentored transition over several years is an option.
• They currently have in the Division 2 endocrinologists, 1 NP and 2 PAs. They are looking to add another PA/NP soon. Diabetic patients are seen with 4 co-located Diabetes Educators.
• The catchment area of the practice is large and they see patients with all usual and some unusual endocrine problems. Standard endocrinology testing is available, including Insulin Tolerance Testing.
• Diabetes care focuses on population health. This part of the program is led by one of the NPs. Their vision is to have a unified approach to diabetes care across the primary care endocrinology hospitalist diabetes education continuum.

Some of the components of the program are:

• Guideline based processes for transition from outpatient to elective inpatient care, typically surgery.
• Clearly defined processes for transition from inpatient to outpatient care, assuring 24/7 support for patients newly diagnosed with diabetes, newly taking insulin, etc
• Guideline based and seamless transitions or co-management between primary care and specialty care.
• Group and individual diabetes education at all primary care sites and in the community.
• Motivational Interviewing training for practitioners.

Key to the program is the belief that, in addressing a chronic disease, a major if not primary responsibility of a specialty practice in a large multidisciplinary physician group is to support care of that chronic disease in primary care and across the health system more generally. In that regard all diabetes population health management guidelines and processes are developed as a collaboration between specialty care and primary care, or other stakeholders.

Examples of practices implemented in primary care and co-developed with specialty care include:

• Foot exam reminders and standard workflow.
• Eye exam reminders and standard documentation of data obtained from eye care providers.
• Standards and workflows for teaching glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
• Workflow for examining SMBG data in primary care.

More information:

• Inpatient responsibilities for the endocrinologists are limited, but will likely increase as their health system grows. Hands on inpatient diabetes care is provided by a team of pharmacists as requested by consultation from hospitalists. The Division of Endocrinology provides oversight for this program. Inpatient care is a major focus, and they are one of only a few acute care hospitals in Pennsylvania with Joint Commission diabetes inpatient care accreditation. Gestational diabetes care is another major focus, with guidelines in use here often ahead of national guidelines.
• In addition, their Diabetes Foot Clinic is one of the premier Diabetes Foot Clinics in the country, with a strong record of original research as well as patient care. The Division of Endocrinology collaborates closely with this program.
• They also believe that a responsible healthcare system must, in the face of the epidemic that we are facing, address prevention of diabetes. The MSG partners in the community coalition with programs that focus on healthy living and decreasing the stigma of obesity and diabetes.

Additional Details:

• Applicants must be Endocrinology BE/BC.
• Several years experience in the practice of endocrinology is preferred.
• They offer a competitive compensation package, Monday - Friday work schedule, 8:30am-5:00pm.
• Providers determine how they would like to schedule - All diabetes patients are scheduled for a new appointment with CRNP, RD and CDE.
• Endo patients assigned on a 2:1 bases favoring the new Endocrinologist.
• Decisions are made collaboratively with the broad mission and philosophy of practice.
• Currently the Division of Endo provides almost no impatient care. All potential inpatient consults are screened by phone (less than 1 per week) and the vast majority of issues are addressed by providing advice on the phone with outpatient follow up. There is no direct inpatient care responsibility.
• The Division also does not provide direct phone access to patients. All patients have primary care providers and are encouraged to call PCP first.
• Growth and leadership potential exist across the spectrum of activities.
• Leadership help / assumption of leadership in any of the areas of activity would be welcome.

About the Health System:

• They are a not-for-profit, 260 bed, acute care facility housing both inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services.
• They offer a fully integrated EMR, electronic documentation and order entry. Self scheduling is employed to afford flexibility for lifestyle considerations while promoting a work life balance. They recently completed construction on a brand new, state of the art Cardiac Pavillion and continue to grow and expand.
• They are a growing and thriving facility offering unparalleled patient-focused care made all the more distinctive by excellent physicians, ease of access and facilities and systems engineered for the best in patient care.

About State College, PA:

• State College, home to Penn State University, is a vibrant college town. It offers a diverse culture, a beautiful environment, excellent public and private schools,countless options for dining, theatre, sports and recreation, nightlife and more.
• This is all located within a safe, friendly community that makes the area perfect for raising a family. In fact State College has recently been named the 8th best city in the United States to move to as well as the 6th best city in the U.S. to raise children.
• University Park Airport is located only five miles from town and State College offers easy access to Interstates 80 and 99.