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Infectious Disease Physician

Advantage Health Centers, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Job Description Infectious Disease Physician

Job Title:

Infectious Disease Specialist

Department:

Medical Staff

Reports To:

Chief Medical Officer

Overview Under the direction of the Medical Director, provides professional medical services in the community health center.

Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities

Provide diagnosis and treatment of adult patients presenting with infectious diseases such as resistant infections, travel-related illnesses, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, Lyme disease, and Hepatitis B and C.

Provide treatment in an outpatient clinical setting.

Perform physical examinations (excluding telemedicine visits), review patient data, and order diagnostic imaging and labs when indicated.

Document observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborate with health team members to facilitate positive patient outcomes.

Work collaboratively with other specialties.

Follow Advantage Health policies and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Possess computer skills to access and input data into the electronic health record (EHR).

Maintain licensure to practice medicine in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.

Provide clinical supervision of advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and other staff as appropriate.

Establish professional relationships with other clinical providers and provide telephone and e-consultation as needed.

Participate in quality of care, peer review, and performance improvement activities, including attending meetings and process teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of preventive medicine principles and practices.

Knowledge of laws related to medicine and community health centers.

Effective communication skills with patients and families.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues and patients.

Understanding of clinic operations and FQHC processes (preferred).

Basic computer skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited medical school with a MD or DO degree. Foreign graduates must possess a current ECFMG certificate.

Fellowship and certification in Infectious Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Licensure and Certifications

Board Certification in Infectious Disease

Michigan Medical License

Current DEA registration and Controlled Substances license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or within 3 months of hire)

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industry: Medical Practices

This job posting is active. No indication of expiration or job closure is present.

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