Infectious Disease Physician (Pittsburgh)

Infectious Disease Physician (Pittsburgh)

North Shore - PITTSBURGH, PA 15212

Overview

Salary Range $230,000.00 - $350,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Travel Percentage None

Description

The role of the infectious disease physician is to diagnosis, treat, and provide ongoing care of individuals living with infectious disease/HIV.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and provide comprehensive medical care to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
• Update charts and patient information to show current findings and treatments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide preventative care, and education to patients to improve their overall health.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with regulatory.

Qualifications

Licensure and Clearances:

• Current and valid board certification in infectious diseases.
• Current and valid board certification in internal and family medicine.
• Medical degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved residency.
• Current DEA registration.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Successful passing of Child Abuse and FBI Clearances.

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills with both professionals and patients from all demographics.
• Experience with patient-centered, trauma-informed care.
• HIV Specialist if not Board certified in Infectious Diseases.
• LGBTQIA+ cultural competency.
• Commitment to providing high quality care to historically underserved populations.
• Knowledge and comfort working with patients with drug and alcohol use disorders.
• Understanding on how to navigate medical systems.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word, and how to use Electronic Medical Records.
• Ability to be compassionate while dealing with patients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team-based care.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere.
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to adapt to a work environment that is constantly changing and not always structured.
• Need to be culturally competent while working, including being gender sensitive and pronoun aware.
• Non-judgmental approach to patient care.
• Technical skills with required office equipment.
• Patience and great attention to detail.
• Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA.