Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease Physician-Community Health

Join a Team That Makes a Difference at Optimus Health Care!

Are you passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care? Optimus Health Care-the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County-is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team! With multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.

We are currently recruiting for an Internal Medicine Physician with Infectious Disease experience, training and/or interest to work with our adult and Ryan White populations. This role will be primarily general adult medicine with some infectious disease patients. We are flexible regarding full or part time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Specializes in the prevention and treatment of communicable diseases.
2. Ensures proper disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
3. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
4. Recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition.
5. Consult with primary care physician
6. Documents all services in patient medical record
7. Consults with Chief Medical Officer and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
8. Comply with the Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions. Ensure compliance by support staff.
9. Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
10. Participates in Peer Review and directs review of HIV patient's medical care

ADDITIONAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Professional positive attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position.


JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Medical degree in medicine from an accredited school and licensed to practice in Connecticut, Two-year fellowship in infectious diseases, minimum two years of direct patient care.


LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Current D.E.A. and State Controlled Substance Certificate, Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Malpractice Eligible, Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR), Final certification exam through the ABIM upon completion of 2-year fellowship in infectious diseases. CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually.

Position Highlights:
• Multispecialty Integrated Care Practice
• 100% Outpatient Setting
• Existing patient base awaits the incoming physician
• Excellent Fringe Benefit & Health Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Federal Student Loan Repayment, if eligible
• Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.

Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.