Physician Assistant (PA) - Infectious Disease

Position Summary The Infectious Disease APP provides specialty care for adult patients with acute and chronic infections across inpatient and outpatient settings and a team-based care model with physicians. This role includes hospital-based consultation, outpatient management of long‑term antimicrobial therapy and follow‑up of complex infectious disease conditions. The APP supports timely access to specialty care, continuity of treatment, and evidence‑based infection management. Responsibilities Perform consultations and follow‑up to manage patients with infectious diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Participate in hospital consultations for sepsis, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and other complex infections. Manage outpatient cases requiring long‑term antimicrobial therapy and monitor for treatment response and complications. Order and interpret labs, imaging, and microbiology studies to guide diagnosis and care plans. Educate patients and families on infection prevention, antimicrobial regimens, and follow‑up care. Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, pharmacists, and care management teams. Document clearly and promptly in the electronic health record including consult notes and outpatient follow‑ups. Support antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention efforts. Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to high‑quality infection related care. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Advanced Physician Assistant program. National board certification as a Adult or Family Medicine or national certification as a PA‑C. Unrestricted physician assistant medical license (or ability to obtain) in Washington State. DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority. Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association. Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. The pay scale is $146,000.00 - $149,000.00 USD. Pay is influenced by factors such as skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. Contact Sheree Keen for more information @View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Idsociety