PHYSICIAN - INFECTIOUS DISEASE | HOSPITAL & OUTPATIENT PRACTICE

Why Beebe?:

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview:

The ID Physician provides specialized medical care for patients with acute and chronic infectious diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role involves acting as a consultant to other medical specialties, leading infection prevention initiatives, and overseeing antimicrobial stewardship programs to combat drug resistance.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Diagnosis & Treatment : Evaluate complex medical histories and perform physical exams to diagnose rare or resistant infections like HIV/AIDS , Tuberculosis , Hepatitis , and MRSA .

 

Specialized Consultation : Provide expert advice to hospitalists and surgeons on managing post-operative infections, sepsis, and fevers of unknown origin.

 

Antimicrobial Stewardship : Lead efforts to ensure the appropriate use of antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals to optimize patient outcomes and reduce the spread of resistant organisms.

 

Infection Control : Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop protocols for preventing healthcare-associated infections and managing potential outbreaks.

 

Outpatient Management : Manage long-term care for chronic conditions, provide travel medicine consultations (including vaccinations), and oversee infusion therapy.

 

Public Health Collaboration : Report communicable diseases to local and state health departments (such as the ) and participate in community health initiatives.

Qualifications:

Licensure : Current, unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.

 

Certification : Board Certification or Eligibility in Infectious Disease by the or equivalent.

Competencies Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication for patient education, and proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

Credentials:
Education:

Education : Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

Training : Completion of an Internal Medicine residency followed by a 2-3 year Infectious Disease fellowship .