Infectious Disease Physician (MD/DO) Position Summary The Infectious Disease Physician provides expert evaluation, diagnosis, and management of infectious diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings. This role includes the treatment of complex and emerging infections, guidance on antimicrobial therapy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support high-quality, evidence-based patient care and infection prevention efforts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic infectious diseases
Diagnose and treat bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections
Provide inpatient consultation services and outpatient clinic care
Guide appropriate antimicrobial selection, dosing, and duration
Participate in antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention initiatives
Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, surgeons, pharmacists, and microbiology teams
Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory testing, cultures, and imaging
Participate in infection control activities, outbreak response, and policy development as applicable
Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff regarding infectious diseases and treatment plans
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Supervise and educate advanced practice providers, residents, or fellows as applicable
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited internal medicine or pediatrics residency program
Completion of an accredited infectious disease fellowship program
Board-eligible or board-certified in Infectious Disease
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies Expertise in diagnosis and management of complex infectious diseases
Strong clinical judgment and analytical decision-making skills
Excellent communication and consultation skills
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety
Work Environment Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
Manual dexterity for examinations and office-based procedures
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and data interpretation
