Endocrinologist- Trans Care

JOB SUMMARY: The Endocrinologist provides clinical care to patients, based upon his/her specialty training, through an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach that takes into consideration the psychosocial aspects of both health and disease. Specifically, this position will provide direct trans-related medical care (hormone therapy), as well as primary care to trans-identified patients.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analytical and Critical Thinking

• Provides high quality clinical care in a multidisciplinary environment

• Coordinates evaluations and referrals of trans people for the appropriate clinical services

• Maintains the standard of clinical care, using diagnostic testing appropriately and providing appropriate treatment

• Provides hormone treatment, as well as primary care to trans-identified patients

• Uses diagnostic testing appropriately yet cost-effectively, and providing appropriate treatment
• Considers the psychosocial aspects of both health and disease

Willingness to Learn

• Seeks consultation and makes referrals when appropriate

Patient Focus

• Effectively engages patients in their care

• Assures patients receive education and informed consent regarding hormone treatment and potential side effects
• Coordinates and assures effective clinical access and flow for hormone readiness evaluations

Professionalism

• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all aspects of patient care

Workplace Computer and Equipment

• Maintains complete and comprehensive documentation

Compliance, Policy, and Procedure

• Shows meaningful progress toward quality improvement goals

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively and respectfully as part of a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse staff
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Ability to develop, initiate and maintain clinical programs
• Ability to coordinate, organize and remain flexible
• Knowledge of hormone treatment and primary care issues of transgendered people
• Knowledge of LGBT issues
• Knowledge of HIV and common co-morbidities
• Computer skills including Microsoft office suite, electronic medical records and practice management system
• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals required
• Excellent communication and team skills required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• M.D. or D.O. in a primary care specialty with completion of an accredited residency training program
• Board Certified/Board Eligible
• Appropriate Maryland licensure and clinical certification, DEA and Maryland CDS, X license.
• Experience in providing LGBT health care required, including trans-specific care and HIV.
• Expertise in trans care preferred.
• interest in and/or experience in community health settings

Experience working in a diverse environment

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