DHR Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Institute is a one-of-a-kind institution on the front lines of the world epidemic of diabetes, leading the battle to conquer diabetes in all of its forms through cutting-edge research and innovative approaches to clinical care and education. With a team approach in the management of diabetes, with the patient being the most important person on the team, our nurses, dietitians, and healthcare providers strive to provide high quality care at every patient encounter.
DHR Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Institute is patient-centered and dedicated to providing the best specialty care in diagnosing and managing endocrine-related health issues. We are currently seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Endocrinologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive diagnoses and care for various health issues rooted in the endocrine system, evaluate and manage conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis, and a range of hormonal imbalances. Additionally, the endocrinologist will assess and treat disorders involving the pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid glands, as well as reproductive organs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITY:
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Our endocrinology clinics are patient-centered, with a team approach led by an endocrinologist who is supported by a nurse practitioner, a clinical pharmacist, and medical assistants
- Full-time Endocrine Surgeon in clinic
- In-house thyroid ultrasound and FNA
- Developing a Thyroid Center of Excellence focused on thyroid cancer
- Robust clinical trials
- One of the largest physician-owned hospitals in the U.S.
- First Level I Trauma Center in the region
- 530-bed hospital
- Nationally Recognized- Safest Care-Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A" (Spring 2025)
- 100 Top Hospitals by Premier, Inc. (Spring 2025)
- DHR Health is an ACGME-accredited sponsoring institution
- Nine Residency Programs (ACGME approved)
- One Fellowship Program (ACGME approved)
- Opportunities for faculty appointment and research
- Competitive salary and benefits package
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Located along the U.S. Southern Border (southernmost tip)
- Warm climate and subtropical weather with more than 250 days of sunshine
- 70 miles west of the shore of South Padre Island
- Excellent public and private schools from elementary to high school
- Home of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Texas A&M Higher Education Center, and South Texas College
- Low cost of living
- Low crime rate
- Tort Reform-Texas has the second-lowest malpractice payment rate in the U.S.
- No state income tax
- Lots of shopping and premium outlets
- Conserved Texas wildlife and habitat
- Migratory birds and sea turtles