Medical Director Physician Infectious Disease
Gables Search Group · Jacksonville, FL · 5 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Description
The Healthcare Center Wellness Clinic is seeking a Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician for their outpatient facility. The ideal candidate will join a fully staffed, mission-driven team dedicated to serving the local community.
- Infectious Disease Physician in this role are expected to provide high-quality care, meet productivity standards, and collaborate with the care team to support patient well-being.
- Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Manage a minimum of 14 patients per 8-hour shift (or 7 patients in a half-day session).
- For extended shifts (e.g., 10 hours), targets are adjusted proportionally.
- Oversee patient scheduling to minimize no-shows and meet productivity benchmarks.
- Complete documentation the same day of the visit, or within 72 hours, including accurate E&M billing codes.
- Deliver primary care services for chronic conditions (hypertension, diabetes, asthma, hyperlipidemia, COPD) and acute issues (burns, infections, HIV, STIs, UTIs, respiratory illnesses, etc.).
- No physician is limited exclusively to HIV management.
- Collaborate with front desk, care coordinators, and nursing staff to manage urgent care and walk-in patients.
- Review consultant reports, imaging, and lab results promptly.
- Process prescription renewals within 72 hours.
- Monitor and respond to voicemails/emails daily.
- Support patient retention efforts (e.g., preparing retention summaries).
- Supervise mid-level providers (PAs and NPs), including chart reviews or audits as legally required.
- Provide after-hours on-call coverage as assigned.
- Maintain AAHIVM certification (required within one year of hire; ongoing renewal expected).
- Full-time physicians receive 4 hours of protected administrative time per week per policy.
Qualifications
- Must have MD or DO with an active, state-appropriate medical license.
- Must have valid DEA registration and Furnishing License.
- Outpatient primary care experience required.
- Ability to manage 14–18 patients daily in a supported environment.
- AAHIVM Certification required within 18 months of start date.
- Must have active CPR/BLS certification.
Education & Skills
- Doctorate (M.D. or D.O.)
- Board certification preferred
- Strong ability to interpret and apply clinical, legal, and technical information
- Effective communication skills for patient interactions, documentation, and presentations
- Solid organizational skills with attention to timely documentation and patient follow-up
- Mathematical/Analytical Skills: Proficiency in applying ratios, percentages, and statistical reasoning to clinical and operational needs
- Reasoning Ability: Advanced critical thinking skills to address both practical and abstract challenges in patient care and clinic operations.