Infectious Disease Physician

Infectious Disease Physician Opportunity

Regional Center for Infectious Disease (RCID) is in search of a fellowship trained Infectious Disease physician to join our collaborative, quality-driven team. Centrally located in the Greensboro/Triad area of NC, our practice is part of the Cone Health offering a variety of healthcare services for families in the medical communities we serve.

Currently (6) Physicians and (2) Nurse Practitioners

Largest Infectious Disease Practice in Guilford County

Provides both Inpatient and Outpatient Care, Infectious Disease Only

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Clinic with Program Funding for Parts B, C, and D

AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG) Integral Clinical Research Site

Conducts Pharmaceutical Sponsored Research Trials

Teaching of IM Residents and pharmacy students on ID Rotation

Work closely with Infection Prevention to help with testing stewardship and HAI prevention

Collaborate with ID pharmacist and Antibiotic Stewardship Program

Integrated Care Facility: LCSW, Clinical Pharmacist Providers, On-Site Lab, Home Health Nurse, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Coordinator, Financial Assistance Coordinator, Medication Assistance Specialist, Referral Specialist, Transportation Service and a Food Pantry

1:6 Weekend Call Structure

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Cone Health, 501c(3), not-for-profit, established in 1953, serves our communities by providing a full range of health care services distinguished by superior patient care and outcomes. Cone Health has grown into one of North Carolina's most extensive, comprehensive, and trusted healthcare networks.

Essential Job Function:

• Education/Training: Utilizes literature and attends regional and national meetings to remain current and professionally competent.
• Participates in patient, staff, and professional education programs.
• Participates in educational and research programs including didactic material, formal teaching conferences, clinical teaching, staff education conferences, and clinical research.
• Liaison: Participates in liaison duties with the other professional staff, and in development of patient referral sources.
• Keeps referring physicians informed of care and outcomes.
• Patient Care: Provides direct and indirect patient care the assigned areas.
• Provides medical supervision of the interdisciplinary team and supervises residents and medical students in all aspects of their assigned duties.
• Participates in clinical research projects of interest.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation and sign off of care to establish up-to-date medical records for billing purposes.
• Professional Standards: Models and upholds the professional standards of Cone Health including the Medical Staff By-Laws, Service Excellence commitments, practice standards, physician expectations and professional image standards.
• Acts in concert with MCHS Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Demonstrates collegial and respectful relationships with colleagues, patients, associates, family, and visitors.
• Upholds Socratic Oath, honors patient confidentiality, and acts with integrity at all times.
• Works in alignment and contributes towards achieving the goals and standards of Cone Health.
• Quality and Safety: Participates, as needed, in medical audits, quality improvement programs, investigations, peer review, and other inquiries relating the standards of professional care.
• Provides medical supervision and leadership the interdisciplinary team to achieve the maximum benefit for each patient.
• Ensures safe practice standards and regulatory compliance.
• Quality Improvement: Engages in continuous improvements and use of evidence-based practices working towards preeminent healthcare and service (with outcomes moving in the 90th percentile or above).
• Maintain records in accordance with the policies of Cone Health, applicable laws and regulations.
• Participates in development of clinical guidelines, procedures, programs, and makes recommendations to improve quality and efficiency of care.
• Shares specifically designated on-call responsibilities with other physician members of the assigned areas.

Education:

• Required: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from a Medical School recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board.
• Also, medical degrees from other countries that are equivalent to the United States MD or DO degrees from a Medical School recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board.

Experience:

• Required: Completed appropriate residency training (and fellowship training as required).

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Practitioner must have completed the number of years in a residency program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and met all other requirements for eligibility to receive board certification recognized by either the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in the primary medical specialty (or subspecialty) for which the Practitioner is applying for Clinical Privileges.
• If five (5) or more years have elapsed since the Practitioner completed such residency program, the Practitioner currently must have board-certification recognized by either the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in such specialty (or subspecialty).
• Fully licensed to practice Medicine in the state of NC. Meets requirements of the Cone Health Medical Staff by-laws and obtains the appropriate level of medical staff privileges.
• The Practitioner must have a current, and valid DEA registration number, with no involuntary limitations on prescriptive authority (schedule limitations) resulting from DEA disciplinary actions.