Physician - Infectious Disease
About the role
Infectious Disease Physicians diagnose and treat patients with infectious diseases, in inpatient and outpatient settings, including providing a full range of acute and chronic infectious disease care. They also consult with physicians, nurses, patients and patients' families concerning treatment and care and transmission risks, prophylaxis and precautions. They refer cases to specialists as indicated, maintain continuity of care, provide medical direction to healthcare staff, and perform various administrative duties. They may participate in committees and maintain patient records according to hospital policies and procedures. They also provide appropriate and timely education for Medical Staff and hospital staff.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat patients with infectious diseases, in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- 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.
- Participate in committees.
- Maintain patient records according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Provide appropriate and timely education for Medical Staff and hospital staff.
- Travel to worksites in Lafayette.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana.
- Completion of an infectious disease fellowship.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree.
Skills
Excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, proficiency in medical terminology, and strong analytical skills.
Benefits
Details of benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Pay
Details of pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details of schedule are not specified in the job posting.