Infectious Disease Physician

Job Description

Job Description

The Department of Medicine at our organization is on the lookout for an Infectious Disease Physician who has a passion for academic medicine to become part of our team. The ideal candidate will hold board certification or be board eligible in infectious disease and will receive an academic title that reflects their level of experience.

This position is a full-time opportunity focused on adult infectious disease, primarily involving inpatient consultations, with one clinic day scheduled each week.

Key details of the position include:

• A background or interest in hospital epidemiology is advantageous.

• Responsibilities include diagnosing and managing a wide array of infectious diseases, such as:

• Sepsis and bloodstream infections

• Endocarditis

• Osteomyelitis and infections related to prosthetic joints

• Complex skin and soft tissue infections

• Healthcare-associated infections and those resistant to multiple drugs

• Inpatient care related to HIV

• Opportunistic infections in patients with compromised immune systems

• Infections following surgery and those associated with medical devices

• Experience in managing both surgical and complex medical patients is required.

• Active participation in our Antibiotic Stewardship Program.

• Collaboration with teams in hospital medicine, critical care, surgery, oncology, transplant, nephrology, and emergency medicine, as well as local community hospitals through telemedicine.

• Weekend on-call duties expected at a ratio of 1:5.

We provide a highly attractive benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive base salary ranging from $225,000 to $250,000, based on academic rank.

• Relocation assistance to facilitate your transition.

• A substantial sign-on bonus.

• Comprehensive health insurance, covering medical, dental, and vision.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• A retirement plan along with a 403(b) option.

• Annual allowance for continuing medical education (CME) and dedicated time for CME activities.

• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage.

• Programs focused on employee wellness and mental health support.

Our organization serves as a hub for medicine, research, and medical education in the Capital Region of New York and stands as the largest private employer in the area, with over 10,000 staff members.

We offer exceptional career opportunities across various roles in patient care and administration. We value every team member and provide outstanding employee benefits, including:

• Excellent healthcare coverage with no copay for services from our providers.

• A comprehensive range of services and programs aimed at supporting emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

Located in the historic capital city, our organization provides a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region's largest hospital, the only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and the sole children's hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at our affiliated medical college.

We are part of a health system that includes several local hospitals and healthcare providers, serving over three million individuals across 25 counties.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.