Endocrinology Opportunities at Temple Health – Elevate Your Career at a Top Philly Medical Center!

Join our team of leading experts in endocrinology and make a difference in the lives of Temple University Hospital's diverse patient population.

The successful candidate will join Temple Health's active clinical and academic Endocrinology program, which currently serves our outpatient populations at Temple's Health Science Campus and Temple Health multispecialty outpatient centers in the Philadelphia region and provides consultative care at the Temple University Health System. 

Additional information about the Endocrinology program can be found here: Temple Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Highlights:

• Clinical: Temple Health's active clinical program allows an endocrinologist to work in a collaborative and stimulating environment, treating patients with various endocrine and metabolic disorders.
• Teaching/Education: The position entails involvement in the section's clinical and educational activities, including fellowship, residency, and medical student education and training. An endocrinologist can help shape the field's future by educating and mentoring the next generation of doctors.
• Research: Opportunities for scholarly effort and clinical research are available and encouraged. Temple Health provides access to state-of-the-art research facilities, resources, and support staff that can aid an endocrinologist in their research efforts.
• Location: Temple University Hospital is in the Philadelphia region, a vibrant and diverse city with a rich cultural heritage, excellent schools, and easy access to major metropolitan areas.
• Temple Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Temple Health is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all operations. This commitment creates an environment that fosters innovation and collaboration and helps ensure patients receive high-quality care that is culturally responsive and sensitive to their needs.

In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous 403b retirement match, 457b, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, CME, and more – the position offers a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple’s mission-driven culture to provide and promote world-class equitable patient care, research, and medical education. The program also provides mentorship opportunities for new faculty.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidate Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
• Successful completion of residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Endocrinology from ACGME-accredited programs before the start date
• Board certification in Internal Medicine and board certification or eligibility in Endocrinology
• Possess academic credentials for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license & DEA from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania before employment

Temple Health is a progressive and innovative organization that consistently receives national and regional accolades for excellence in healthcare. Temple Health refers to the health, education, and research activities carried out by the affiliates of Temple Health and by the Katz School of Medicine.  Temple Health is one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, with 20 clinical departments, 8 basic Science Departments, 13 research centers (all engaged in patient care education and research), and more than 1,000 physicians and scientists sharing the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.

Procedure for Candidacy

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.

Your application will not be considered complete until you submit all the required documents and information. 

Application materials should include a current curriculum vitae, a comprehensive letter of interest summarizing all relevant experience, clinical, educational, and research interests, three professional references' names/contact information, and a statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged. 

Please address your application to: Ajay Rao, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine and Chief, Section of Endocrinology, C/O Michael R. Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu

The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Temple University Hospital (TUH): As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, TUH is a teaching hospital where the latest procedures and techniques are pioneered and where students and other physicians come to learn. It is also a robust research center that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science and altering the course of serious disease. All of this means that Temple physicians and staff are at the forefront of medical knowledge.

For more information about Temple University Hospital, please visit: https://bit.ly/2KyPg9I

Temple Faculty Physicians (TFP): Temple Faculty Physicians, the academic practice plan of Temple University Health System, is made up of more than 500 physicians who represent almost every subspecialty in modern medicine – from family medicine physicians to organ transplant surgeons.

For more information about Temple Faculty Physicians, please visit: https://bit.ly/3cNj4Lw

Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM): The School of Medicine and Temple University Hospital (TUH), its chief clinical training site, provide care for patients from throughout the region seeking advanced tertiary- and quaternary-level care. In addition, TUH serves one of the most vulnerable populations in the nation, providing more free and under-reimbursed care than any other hospital in Pennsylvania.

For more information about the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit: https://bit.ly/2KtfMBj

Temple Health consists of:

• Temple University Hospital (TUH)
• Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus
• Fox Chase Cancer Center
• Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Campus
• Temple University Hospital – Northeastern Campus
• Temple University Hospital- Women's and Families
• Temple Health- Chestnut Hill Hospital (TH-CHH)
• Temple Faculty Physicians
• Temple Physicians, Inc.
• Temple Transport Team
• ReadyCare

For more information, please visit: https://www.templehealth.org/about