Endocrinologist – South Texas Veterans Health Care System (San Antonio, TX) ? Serve Those Who Served ????. Join a mission-driven team at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) and make a lasting impact on the lives of America’s Veterans—while enjoying the vibrant culture and tax-friendly living of San Antonio, Texas. Position Details ?? Type: Permanent, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Location: Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center, San Antonio, TX Salary: $209,000–$231,000 (Tier 1; based on experience and locality pay) Incentives: Education Debt Reduction Program (up to $200K), Relocation Assistance, Sign-On Bonus (pending approval) Why Choose VA ?? Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS): Pension Social Security Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% matching. Generous Paid Time Off: 26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays. CME Support: $1,000 annually 5 CME days. Malpractice Coverage: Provided under Federal Tort Claims Act. Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and more. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 in student loan repayment. Clinical Responsibilities ?? Provide inpatient and outpatient Endocrinology consults and follow-up care. Manage a wide range of endocrine disorders and diabetes using advanced technologies. Perform and interpret specialized endocrine testing; thyroid ultrasound and nodule biopsy proficiency preferred. Utilize multiple care modalities: in-person, VA Video Connect (telehealth), telephone, and e-consults. Supervise and mentor fellows, residents, students, and mid-level providers. Participate in Endocrinology fellowship education, quality improvement projects, and optional research. Lead the Thyroid Procedure Clinic and direct the Thyroid Cancer Tumor Board. Opportunity for Adjoint Faculty appointment at UT San Antonio Long School of Medicine. Work Environment ?? Setting: Combined inpatient and outpatient care at Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center; may include other STVHCS sites. Team: 3 full-time Endocrinologists, 1 part-time Endocrinologist, 1 NP, 1 PA, and 2 Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. Facilities: State-of-the-art inpatient wards, infusion center, specialty clinics, radiology, pathology, metabolic testing, and two thyroid ultrasound machines. Schedule & Call ?? Tour of Duty: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Call Coverage: ~4 months/year in 2–4-week increments. Why San Antonio? ?? No state income tax—keep more of your earnings. Affordable cost of living, mild winters, and year-round sunshine. Family-friendly communities, excellent schools, and top universities. Rich culture, thriving culinary scene, and the iconic River Walk. Easy access to outdoor recreation and Texas Hill Country adventures. Candidate Requirements ? Board Certified/Board Eligible in Endocrinology (Board Certification preferred). U.S. Citizenship preferred; non-citizens considered if no qualified U.S. citizen available. Recent graduates and current trainees encouraged to apply. Thyroid expertise strongly desired (ultrasound, biopsies, complex thyroid cancer cases). Apply Today ?? Craig C. Rickaway Human Resources Specialist – Physician/Provider Recruiter Email: Phone:
