Endocrinologist – Outpatient Practice in Escondido, California at Advanced Metabolic Care + Research (AMCR)

Advanced Metabolic Care + Research (AMCR)
Escondido, California | Full-Time | Outpatient
$300,000–$350,000 base salary + productivity bonus

Advanced Metabolic Care + Research is seeking a board-certified endocrinologist to join our established outpatient practice in Escondido, California.

This position combines high-quality clinical care with the opportunity to mentor an experienced multidisciplinary team and help shape a modern approach to diabetes, obesity, and metabolic care. You will inherit strong patient demand, an established referral network, and support from advanced practice providers, diabetes educators, dietitians, and diabetes technology specialists.

The position is 100% outpatient, with no inpatient rounding requirements. Flexible scheduling and virtual care days may be available.

• Base salary of $300,000–$350,000
• Productivity-based bonus opportunity
• 100% outpatient endocrinology
• No inpatient rounding
• Established referral network and strong patient demand
• Support from nurse practitioners, physician assistants, diabetes educators, dietitians, and medical assistants
• Dedicated CGM and insulin pump expertise
• Flexible scheduling, including potential virtual care days
• Opportunities for physician leadership and professional growth
• Potential long-term equity or ownership opportunity
• Affiliations with UC San Diego and Sharp HealthCare
• More than 50 years of service to Southern California

As an endocrinologist at AMCR, you will diagnose and manage a broad range of endocrine and metabolic conditions while helping lead a collaborative, team-based care model.

The role is well suited for an experienced physician who values clinical autonomy, enjoys mentoring other providers, and wants the opportunity to influence practice growth, quality, and care delivery.

• Diagnose and manage diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disease
• Treat thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and reproductive endocrine disorders
• Manage osteoporosis and other metabolic bone conditions
• Build and manage a robust referral-based outpatient patient panel
• Use continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, remote patient monitoring, and other diabetes technologies
• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care in a collaborative outpatient environment

• Mentor and collaborate with nurse practitioners and physician assistants
• Partner with diabetes educators, dietitians, medical assistants, and technology specialists
• Participate in complex case reviews and coordinated care planning
• Support provider development and clinical quality initiatives
• Help refine team-based clinical workflows and care pathways

• Collaborate with physician and operational leadership on practice initiatives
• Participate in quality improvement and value-based care programs
• Help develop scalable approaches to endocrine and metabolic care
• Support initiatives focused on improving patient access, outcomes, and experience
• Contribute to the continued growth of AMCR’s clinical programs

Depending on your experience and interests, you may have the opportunity to perform or develop expertise in:

• Thyroid ultrasound
• Thyroid fine-needle aspiration
• Thyroid thermal ablation
• DEXA interpretation
• FibroScan
• Body composition analysis

Procedural experience is welcome but not required.

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an accredited endocrinology fellowship
• Board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
• Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain one
• Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills
• Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care

• Three or more years of clinical endocrinology experience
• Experience with diabetes technology, including CGMs and insulin pumps
• Interest in diabetes, obesity medicine, and metabolic health
• Experience mentoring advanced practice providers
• Interest in physician leadership, clinical innovation, or practice growth

The anticipated base salary for this position is $300,000–$350,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, schedule, and scope of responsibilities.

Additional compensation may include:

• Productivity-based incentive compensation
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Potential future equity or ownership participation

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Employer-paid malpractice insurance
• Flexible scheduling options
• Leadership development opportunities
• Potential equity or ownership opportunity

Advanced Metabolic Care + Research is a physician-led private endocrinology practice that has served Southern California for more than 50 years. With affiliations to UC San Diego and Sharp HealthCare, AMCR combines established clinical expertise with innovative approaches to diabetes, obesity, endocrine, and metabolic care.

Our model integrates endocrinology, multidisciplinary care, diabetes technology, remote monitoring, and value-based care initiatives to improve access, outcomes, and the overall patient experience.

If you are an endocrinologist seeking an established outpatient practice, competitive compensation, clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to help shape the future of endocrine care, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.