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Pituitary Endocrinologist - Medical Director

Medical Director Pituitary Center of Excellence

Piedmont Healthcare | Piedmont Neurosciences

Position Summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking an accomplished Neuroendocrinologist to serve as the Medical Director of the Pituitary Center of Excellence (PCOE). This physician leader will provide clinical, academic, administrative, research, and strategic leadership for a comprehensive multidisciplinary pituitary program. The Medical Director will partner with neurosurgical leadership and a broad interdisciplinary team to develop and expand a nationally recognized center dedicated to delivering integrated, evidence-based care for patients with complex pituitary disorders, skull base tumors, neuroendocrine conditions, and related neurological diseases

The position offers the opportunity to shape the strategic vision, clinical quality, research agenda, and educational mission of a growing neuroscience service line while advancing patient access and outcomes across Piedmont Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient neuroendocrinology consultation and management.
Lead multidisciplinary pituitary and skull base clinics.
Oversee perioperative and postoperative endocrine management for pituitary and related neurosurgical patients.
Develop and standardize evidence-based clinical pathways and protocols for pituitary disorders across Piedmont Healthcare.
Direct multidisciplinary case review conferences and tumor board activities.
Partner with referring endocrinologists, primary care providers, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other specialists to coordinate seamless patient care and transitions.

Program Leadership

Serve as physician leader for the Pituitary Center of Excellence.
Collaborate closely with neurosurgery leadership in establishing program strategy, growth plans, and quality initiatives.
Lead accreditation readiness efforts and align program operations with Pituitary Society standards and emerging accreditation requirements.
Establish performance metrics and monitor outcomes to ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Expand regional and national visibility of the program through innovation, outcomes reporting, and strategic development initiatives

Administrative Leadership

Participate in service line planning, physician recruitment, budget development, and operational oversight.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
Works closely with dyad administrative partners to improve access, efficiency, and patient experience.
Additional collaboration with nursing and other ancillary leaders.
Support development of system-wide referral pathways and care coordination processes.

Research and Academic Leadership

Develop and lead a robust clinical research program focused on pituitary disease and neuroendocrine disorders.
Serve as principal investigator or co-investigator for clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies.
Establish and maintain collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners, and biotechnology organizations.
Pursue extramural funding opportunities including federal, foundation, and industry-sponsored grants.
Contribute scholarly work through presentations, publications, and national meeting participation.
Education and Community Outreach
Provide education to physicians, advanced practice providers, trainees, and clinical staff.
Organize CME programs, symposia, and educational conferences.
Promote awareness of pituitary disease throughout the region through physician outreach and community engagement initiatives.
Support philanthropic and fundraising activities that advance the mission of the Pituitary Center of Excellence.

Qualifications

Required

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.
Fellowship training with expertise in Neuroendocrinology and Pituitary Disorders.
Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Georgia.
Demonstrated clinical expertise in pituitary, hypothalamic, and neuroendocrine diseases.
Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary care teams.

Preferred

National reputation in pituitary disease, neuroendocrinology, or related fields.
Prior leadership experience directing clinical programs, centers of excellence, or multidisciplinary initiatives.
Established record of research, publication, and grant activity.
Experience developing clinical pathways, outcomes programs, and quality initiatives.

Leadership Competencies