Infection Prevention Medical Director/Infectious Disease Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Practice Overview: Our organization is a physician-led, accountable multispecialty group comprising over 650 providers. We are excited to present a remarkable opportunity for a clinician to join our well-established Infectious Disease department located on the Boise campus of our Regional Medical Center. This position also offers the chance to serve as the Medical Director for Inpatient Infection Control, contributing significantly to the development of our Infectious Disease and Infection Prevention initiatives. The primary work location will be at the Boise hospital campus, where you will be part of a growing team of providers supported by excellent staff. We utilize EPIC as our electronic health record system.

Key Responsibilities: The role encompasses a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Direct management of our outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) patients.
• Conducting follow-up evaluations for patients referred for Infectious Disease care.
• Ensuring adherence to the physician's care plan.
• Ordering and interpreting relevant diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Prescribing appropriate treatments and providing patient education.
• Chairing the Infection Prevention Committee.
• Collaborating with healthcare providers in assessing and managing patients and colleagues with communicable diseases.
• Overseeing surveillance for healthcare-associated infections.

Located in the Treasure Valley, you will find yourself just minutes away from a variety of outdoor activities, including skiing at Bogus Basin, fishing in the Boise River, hiking the foothill trails, rafting on nearby rivers, and enjoying both road and mountain biking.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program.
• Completion of an accredited Infectious Disease fellowship.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease, or the ability to obtain such certification within three years of employment.
• Eligibility for Idaho medical licensure to practice in all aspects of medicine.
• Valid registration for controlled substances with the Idaho Boards of Pharmacy and DEA.
• Preferred: Two years of experience in Infection Control or Infectious Disease.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package for the right candidate, which includes:

• Relocation assistance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) allocation.
• Malpractice insurance (including tail coverage).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan (403b).