Infectious Disease Physician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana.

📋 Description

• **Position Overview:**

• We are looking for a proficient **Infectious Disease Physician** to become part of a **Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) / Community Clinic** located in **Zachary, LA**. This position entails offering clinical leadership, managing outpatient care, and ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations while providing exceptional patient care.

• **Key Responsibilities:**

• - Oversees and coordinates medical care at the outpatient clinic.

• - Acts as the clinical director and physician for the outpatient clinic.

• - Provides clinical oversight for the outpatient clinic team: nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, etc.

• - Engages in administrative decision-making, formulates policies, procedures, and guidelines aimed at ensuring the delivery of adequate, comprehensive care.

• - Communicates with medical staff regarding policies, standards, and specific patient issues.

• - Participates as a member of the organized medical staff, attends medical staff meetings, and ensures compliance with medical staff bylaws and regulations.

• - Involved in developing and implementing educational programs at the clinic for staff and the community.

• - Capable of evaluating medical services provided by the outpatient clinic and making appropriate recommendations.

• - Understands and ensures adherence to the clinic's policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, hazardous materials, and waste.

• - Available for consultation for outpatient clinic staff.

• - Knowledgeable about the social, regulatory, political, and economic factors affecting patient care services.

• - Conducts all aspects of patient care in an environment that enhances patient safety and minimizes the risk of medical/healthcare errors.

• - Monitors and assesses the quality and appropriateness of medical services as part of the overall quality management program.

• - Provides medical leadership for research and development efforts in outpatient care.

• - Delivers direct patient medical care:

• - Conducts histories and physical examinations.

• - Makes diagnoses.

• - Treats a variety of disease processes and acute injuries.

• - Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments.

• - Prescribes medications and regulated medical devices.

• - Offers preventive healthcare education to patients and the community.

• - Refers patients to other healthcare professionals as necessary.

• - Handles patient phone calls as required.

• - Provides clinical training to nurses and other staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• **Qualifications:**

• - **Education:** MD/DO degree with a specialization in Infectious Disease.

• - **Licensure:**

• - Active medical license in Louisiana.

• - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Infectious Disease.

• - Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration & Controlled Dangerous Substance License.

• - **Experience:** Previous experience in outpatient infectious disease care preferred.

• - **Technical Skills:**

• - Proficiency in EMR systems (preferred).

• - Basic computer literacy.

• - **Soft Skills:**

• - Exceptional communication skills (both written & verbal) in English.

• - Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• - Multilingual abilities are a plus.

• - Physical Demands:

• - Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.