Infectious Disease

Company: Ardent Health Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

Lovelace Medical Group is now hiring an Infectious Disease Physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Lovelace Medical Group is a multispecialty provider group, inclusive of clinics, doctors and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care. We are a well-established, highly respected Medical Group in Albuquerque. Lovelace Health systems built the city's first hospital and since our organization was founded over 100 years ago and we have been committed to serving our community and creating the best quality of life possible for the patients we serve. With over 26 locations throughout the state of New Mexico, we are a growing Medical Group with a bright future ahead of us. As we grow to best serve the needs of our communities, we are excited to add an Infectious Disease Physician to our care team! Lovelace was identified in Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare from 2017 through 2020, deemed a New Mexico Family-Friendly Workplace and recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Center among other awards.

Job Summary: The position is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm to include 3 days of outpatient clinic and 2 days of hospital IP duties with office and general hospital ID consultation services using in-person and/or tele-video services. Practice includes an active outpatient (OPAT) infusion clinic; the group is also involved in infection control and antibiotic stewardship. Our practice works in close collaboration with TriCore Labs microbiology section. Responsibilities for this position would be 100% ID. Workload and call are very reasonable as we strive hard to provide you with a work-life balance and a rewarding life style. Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) – The OPAT program's mission is to reduce 30 day readmission rates for patients receiving intravenous antibiotics by improving the overall quality of care these patients receive. Various types of infection are managed including skin and soft tissue infections, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, brain abscesses, liver abscesses, and others. With the assistance of an ID trained pharmacist and Nurse Practitioner, the patients are managed for complications related to their current infections. Provide clinical care to patients in accordance to regulations to include but not limited to obtaining patient history, ordering labs, diagnostic studies, and arranging referrals.·Uphold excellent bedside manners and ability to create a great patient experience.

·Document patient care services by charting in-patient and outpatient department records in EPIC.
·Attend departmental meetings and professional training sessions as requested.
·Adhere and have knowledge of laws to internal medicine, including HIPPA.
·Communicate effectively with physicians and medical staff to coordinated care.

Position Requirements: Must be board certified in Internal Medicine. • Must be board certified/board eligible in Infectious Disease. • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. • Clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings within a hospital environment. • Clinical experience with monitoring IV antibiotic therapy administration and monitoring. A demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Why Lovelace Medical Group?
·Nationally competitive salary
·Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
·Generous Sign-on Bonus
·Relocation Assistance
·Free Health and Wellness programs available to all Lovelace employees.
·$5,000 in Annual Continuing Medical Education Allowance
·Life insurance options and both short-term and long-term disability programs. ·401K employer match, contribution, and deferred compensation

About Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Albuquerque is a charming city rich in culture, creative energy, and some of the best sunrises in the Southwest. A winter ski trip is always within a few hours' drive and natural hot springs are sprinkled throughout the state. Day to day residents enjoy all the unique restaurants, shops, farmers markets and those unparalleled landscapes. The best part is that the state of New Mexico is a lesser known treasure; with a reasonable cost of living and housing, a variety of cuisine to explore, and traffic mild enough to get across town in 15 minutes. Albuquerque has been mentioned and recognized for its climate, culture, cost of living, biking and hiking trails, and best places to live among other noteworthy mentions. The job market is diverse with a rapidly growing economy!

Contact information:
Physician Recruitment Department Delilah Garcia (505) 595-4093
Providerrecruiter@lovelace.com

Lovelace is a drug-free employer with smoke-free campuses
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED

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