Physician - Endocrinologist Salary
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Location: Moreno Valley
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-73861-01
IM AL Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Opening Date: 03/04/2026
Description: Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (RUHS-MC), a recognized academic medical center in Inland Southern California, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Endocrinologist (Assistant Medical Program Director I/II) to join its dynamic and expanding Division of Endocrinology. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated physician to contribute to a growing program within a supportive, multidisciplinary, and academically oriented environment.
Position Highlights:
• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for a wide range of endocrine and metabolic conditions, with a focus on complex diabetes management. • Collaborate closely with surgical and medical specialties across RUHS-MC. • Participate in RUHS-MC's Joint Commission-certified Inpatient Diabetes Program, which emphasizes high-quality, team-based care. • Academic and Leadership Opportunities: • RUHS-MC is an academic teaching hospital affiliated with several major universities and supports multiple ACGME-accredited residency programs, including Internal Medicine. • Endocrinology Fellowship Program being launched - the successful candidate will play a key role in developing this initiative and shaping its curriculum. • Active involvement in the clinical education of Internal Medicine residents and future Endocrinology fellows is expected. • Faculty appointments at affiliated universities are available and encouraged. • Opportunities for participation in clinical research, quality improvement projects, and academic collaborations are available for candidates with scholarly interests.
Qualifications:
• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution. • Board-certified or board-eligible in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. • Eligible for medical licensure in the state of California. • Demonstrated commitment to teaching, clinical excellence, and collaborative care.
Benefit Highlights:
• Competitive base salary up to $270K • Additional Medical Group salary differential • 4% cost of living increase spring of 2026 • Annual leave accrual and 11 paid county holidays • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance • CALPERS pension plan • Malpractice/FTCA tail insurance coverage
Meet the Team!
About RUHS Medical Center: Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.
Our Facilities: Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Why Join Us? If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!
Essential Duties:
• Supervise physicians, mid-level practitioners, healthcare support staff, interns, and resident physicians; monitor and evaluate performance of clinicians and support staff; manage healthcare service operations and staff scheduling. • Instruct physicians, mid-level practitioners, interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff on all patient care services; provide professional guidance to healthcare staff engaged in performing patient care. • Conduct and participate in in-service training for medical staff and ancillary medical staff; conduct or participate in department or primary care clinic rounds and instruct the medical staff on patient care services in relation to medical treatments and medications. • Act as a medical consultant for primary, preventive care, health and wellness, and related community and public health programs; ensure medical staff and ancillary medical staff compliance to department policies, Joint Commission requirements, local, state, and federal regulations related to healthcare. • Assist the clinical leadership team with managing department and provider performance improvement, productivity processes, and programs; confer with and advise on department operations and make appropriate recommendations as necessary. • Participate in planning and coordinating joint administrative and technical training programs and recommend methods and procedures for coordinating the applicable specialty services for patients; keep informed of current medical techniques, procedures, and equipment. • Initiate, conduct, and coordinate special research projects; participate in conferences, present lectures, and prepare scientific papers. • Maintain documentation of care to substantiate coding, in accordance with standards required by Joint Commission, state, and federal guidelines; maintain appropriate records and prepare reports related to the activities of the specialty area/department. • Assist clinical leadership in developing and implementing immediate and long-range goals and objectives of medical services programs; establish and revise program policies and procedures according to program guidelines/regulations; develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program quality improvement (QI) activities. • Assist clinical leadership with preparing the budget; represent the department in various committees, staff meetings, and professional meetings. • Participate in the recruitment and selection of primary and mid-level practitioners.
Minimum Qualifications:
• AMPD I - Board Eligible • AMPD II - Board Certified • License/Certificate: Possession of a current valid Physicians and Surgeons Certificate issued by the State of California without restrictions. • Possession of a current valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration. • Eligible for certification/or Board certified in a specialty medical field by the applicable American Specialty Board. • Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.
Knowledge of:
• The principles and practices of modern medicine; current techniques, procedures, and equipment applicable to primary care or the specialized medical field; principles of effective supervision.
Ability to:
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate specialized medical services; perform specialized medical services; supervise and instruct professional and technical personnel; develop and present educational programs for interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff; maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports; work effectively with staff, patients, and others.
Supplemental Information:
• This recruitment is open to all applicants. • Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants, depending on the volume of applications received. • For additional information, please contact: • Dr. Daniel Kim - Medical Director - Chair, Internal Medicine/ d.kim@ruhealth.org • Dr. Iqbal Munir - Chief of Endocrinology and Medicine/ i.munir@ruhealth.org • Angela Levinson - Recruiter/951-955-5562/alevinson@rivco.org
Veterans Preference: The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.
Reasonable Accommodations: The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.
Proof of Education: If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period: As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
Application Information:
• Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. • Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. • Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. • Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. • Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. • A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not