Assistant Professor of Clinical - Pediatrics, Infectious Disease

Essential Job Functions

• Provide comprehensive care for pediatric infectious disease patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with pediatric and adult ID leadership to advance the Pediatric Antibiotic Stewardship Program:
• Conduct structured rounds with clinical pharmacists.
• Promote, advise, and guide the development of successful local antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Participate in the development, education, and communication of infectious disease-related protocols to improve antibiotic decisions.
• Analyze antimicrobial usage and implement strategies to optimize therapy and reduce costs.
• Participate in the Antimicrobial and Anti-Infective Committee and other relevant committees.
• Deliver high-quality care for children and adolescents living with HIV, including management of primary and specialty HIV-related issues.
• Support infection control programs:
• Develop, review, and implement policies to minimize nosocomial infections.
• Review and update electronic order sets and institutional protocols as needed.
• Supervise and teach fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Mentor trainees on quality improvement and research projects.
• Engage in scholarly activity, including clinical, translational, or basic research, with opportunities for publications and grant development.

Desired Qualifications

• MD/DO degree.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
• Willingness to obtain a Florida medical license and DEA certification.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in pediatric infectious diseases.
• Familiarity with infectious complications in pediatric solid organ transplant patients.
• Research productivity in clinical, translational, or basic studies.
• Prior experience in HIV care, antibiotic stewardship, and infection control.
• Familiarity with transplant infectious diseases.