Endocrinologist | Chicago, IL

We are looking for a knowledgeable endocrinologist to be responsible for diagnosing and treating hormone disorders and other problems relating to the endocrine system. The endocrinologist will evaluate patient symptoms and medical histories, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans. You will also help patients to deal with the physical limitations due to diseases stemming from problems with the endocrine system.

To be a successful endocrinologist, you should be thoroughly trained in understanding, treating, and managing endocrine disorders. You should be analytical, supportive, and have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Endocrinologist Responsibilities:

• Analyzing, examining, and investigating patients and their medical histories for signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances.
• Advising, ordering, and performing tests and interpreting the results.
• Discussing diagnoses with patients, explaining treatment options, and giving advice on medications, lifestyle and dietary changes, and other preventative measures.
• Carrying out follow-up appointments, monitoring patient progress, adjusting treatment plans and medications, and updating patient records.
• Supporting patients with serious or complex endocrine conditions and their loved ones.
• Conducting research and studies on the endocrine system and its diseases, disorders, and conditions to develop new treatment techniques.
• Remaining up-to-date on current discoveries, developments, trends, research, and technology.
• Handling basic administrative, clerical, and business tasks, such as filing, answering phones, or data entry.

Endocrinologist Requirements:

• A medical degree in endocrinology and the successful completion of a residency and fellowship.
• A medical license and certification to practice endocrinology.
• A thorough understanding of the endocrine system and its diseases, disorders, and conditions.
• Strong analytical abilities to provide accurate diagnoses.
• Excellent decision-making, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and researching skills.
• Proficiency with computers and medical equipment.
• Ability to speak multiple languages will be advantageous.

Mount Sinai Hospital, a member of Sinai Chicago, ranks among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in the national hospital quality measures. By adhering to these standardized measures, Sinai physicians and caregivers provide consistent, high quality medical care, patient safety and better outcomes.

At a glance:

• Level I Trauma Center for adult and pediatric emergencies - highest level of care (one of only four designated trauma centers in Chicago);
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Center - highest level of care for fragile newborns;
• Nearly 500 physicians on staff and more than 200 employed specialists;
• Advanced imaging technology includes 1.5T MRI, digital mammography, 64-slice CT;
• Major teaching hospital that trains more than 700 health care professionals through undergraduate, graduate, residency and fellowship programs;
• Sinai Interpreter Services, Deaf Access Program and Illinois Video Interpreter Network (IVIN) make health-related communications available 24/7 for foreign language-speaking patients and Deaf or hard of hearing patients.
• Joint Commission Accreditation.

Sinai Chicago is an equal opportunity employer

Sinai Chicago is an equal opporutnity employer (eoe), committed to the policy of providing unbiased opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.  Sinai Chicago is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.