Infectious Disease Physician

Job Description

Job Description

The Department of Medicine within 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, involving inpatient consultations along with one clinic day 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 for HIV-related conditions

• Opportunistic infections in patients with compromised immune systems

• Infections related to surgery and 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 generous sign-on bonus.

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

• Ample paid time off along with a holiday schedule.

• A retirement plan plus a 403(b) option.

• Annual allowance for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and dedicated time for CME activities.

• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.

• Programs focused on employee wellness and mental health support.

Our organization serves as a central 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 outstanding career prospects across various roles in both patient care and administrative functions. We value our employees and provide:

• Excellent healthcare coverage with no copay for services at 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 services and is home to the largest hospital in the region, the only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and the sole children's hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at our medical college.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.