Infectious Disease Physician

SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for providing direct patient care, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

STANDARD RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Knowledge and understanding of Employee Handbook.
• Carry out the meaning of the CSMD Mission and Vision statements.
• Practice a culture of safety to reduce or prevent risk of injury, claims, loss, or liability by utilizing the Risk Management and Infection Control Plan.
• Perform responsibilities with a high-quality standard to yield improved compliance, quality, and patient outcome measures by adhering to the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Be present and ready for work as scheduled.
• Attend in-service trainings, departmental meetings, and community events.
• Work cohesively with team members.
• Provide for organization and maintenance of an effective system of medical care with emphasis on wellness and prevention of illness.
• Provide an effective communication link between the Chief Medical Officer and non-management employees of the medical department.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Recommends and orders tests to determine the extent of an illness.
• Diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Perform at the level and within the privileges bound by the medical license.
• Communicate back to management the attitudes, suggestions, and complaints of employees in a constructive business manner.
• Lead and motivate the employees to do their jobs effectively and efficiently.
• Supervision of students.
• Assist in the orientation, training, and supervision of the Medical Department support staff.
• Lead by example holding themselves to the standards of conduct and performance that they command of peers and subordinates.
• Attend required organizational meetings and participation on internal committees.
• Meet or exceed annual productivity standards.
• Utilizes technology to create a more efficient and effective way of doing business.
• Maintain confidentiality of workplace information according to the policies and procedures of the institution.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer and / or Chief Executive Officer.
REQUIREMENTS :
• EDUCATION :
• EDUCATION :

Physician must be a graduate of an approved and accredited Medical School with an Infectious Disease focus / specialization.

LICENSES, REGISTRATION AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Infectious Disease Physician must be licensed to Practice Medicine in the State of Louisiana and possess a Medical School Diploma, Board Certification or Board Eligible and / or Residency Training Certificate.

Federal DEA License and Louisiana State CDS license.

JOB KNOWLEDGE :

The Physician must have excellent independent judgement and decision making skills relating to patient healthcare.

SUPERVISES :

Indirectly supervise Registered Nurse, License Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, and all other medical staff employees.

TRAINING

Relias CareSouth Onboarding

Relias Track A Clinical

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT EVALUATION TYPE

Clinic

Physical Requirements :

• Visual acuity - always
• Hand - eye coordination - always
• Lifting approximately 10-15 lbs., Pushing, Pulling - sometimes
• Stooping, Bending, and Standing - sometimes
• Walking- frequent; short distances

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Indoor, environmentally controlled
• Exposure to disease or infections
• No vibrations
• Exposure to artificial and / or natural light
• Exposure to outdoor weather elements

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please submit a completed employment application found at . CareSouth is an EOE.