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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