Seeking an experienced Endocrinologist

The Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital is recruiting for a Full-Time, Permanent, Physician (Endocrinology & Metabolism) and reports directly to the Chief of Endocrinology.

We are seeking an experienced Physician. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA clinical and academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center. The selected candidate will be considered for a faculty appointment at Loma Linda University and University of California Riverside and will be involved with the education and teaching of medical students, residents & other providers. This exciting job opportunity awaits you in our state-of-the-art VA facility in the city!  Loma Linda VAMC is among the VA Medical Centers in the Western U.S. and has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• The position is full-time based at the VA.

• The VA and University programs are intimately integrated, and the University teaching hospital is geographically adjacent to the VA Medical Center.

• Patient care and supervision of Internal Medicine Residents in the outpatient clinic and on the inpatient consult rotation.

• On-call responsibility nights, weekends, and holidays, as clinical duties are heavy.

• Comprehensive consultative clinic is available for patient referral.

• A wide range of patients, including those with diabetes, thyroid disorders, and non-diabetic endocrine disorders are evaluated and treated.

• Work up, diagnosis, and provision of non-surgical treatment and consultation for both patients admitted and on an outpatient basis.

• Treats patients having diseases related to hormones and the endocrinal glands. Common disorders are thyroid abnormalities, diabetes, hypertension, infertility, cholesterol disorders, and cancers in the endocrinal glands.

• Clearly communicates the condition to the patient, prescribes appropriate treatment, and conducts follow-ups.

• Provides oversight over Diabetes Management and Education Clinics, Clinical Pharmacist

• Teaches residents and students.

• Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 days paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Preferred experience: Preferred Board Certified in Endocrinology.

Spectacular Loma Linda, (Spanish for Beautiful Hill) CA is nestled in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Big Bear Mountain, which has  an elevation of 8,805 feet, overlooks the city of Loma Linda. To the north of the city is San Bernardino, to the east is Redlands, to the west is Colton, and to the south is Riverside. Loma Linda is in the southern San Bernardino Valley. A little known fact is that residents in Loma Linda have one of the highest rates of longevity in the United States. If you love to be outdoors, this is the place for you!

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service