Physician - Infectious Disease specializes in the prevention and treatment of communicable diseases. Ensures proper disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Being a Physician - Infectious Disease consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition. Additionally, Physician - Infectious Disease requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Infectious Disease's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
DePaul Community Health Centers operates eleven Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Greater New Orleans area. DCHC is committed to improving the health status of our community and to continue a long tradition of service in this market. DCHC is seeking a full-time Infectious Disease Physician to provide medical care and therapeutic management of acute and chronic illness in a clinic setting. The Infectious Disease Physician will diagnose and treat patients with infectious diseases, in inpatient and outpatient settings, including providing a full range of acute and chronic infectious disease care. Acquire and examine patient clinical history, perform physical examination, choose, order and perform appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results. Consult with physicians, nurses, patients and patients’ families concerning treatment and care and transmission risks, prophylaxis and precautions. Refer cases to specialists as indicated, maintaining continuity of care. Provide medical direction to healthcare staff. Various administrative duties and participate in committees. Maintain patient records according to hospital policies and procedures. Provide appropriate and timely education for Medical Staff and hospital staff.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. According to the special event type, some work may be performed outside with varying temperatures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of Infectious Disease experience in a community healthcare clinic setting.
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