Infectious Disease Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job ID: L-MD-58042
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Infectious Disease
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Ft. Wayne, IN
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
  
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 20-30 patients
  
• Admission: 1
  
• Phone Consults: 1-2
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Cerner
  
• Support Staff: RN: 1, MA: 1, PA/NP: 1, Office Staff: 2
  
• Trauma Level: II
  
• Facility PEDS Level: II
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  
  • Management of vascular access devises/central venous catheters
    
• Preferred:
  
  • Microscopic specimen evaluation
    
  • Intrathecal administration of anti-infective agents

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE
  
• Licenses: Licensed in IN
  
• Certification: BLS
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive infectious disease consultation and management in an outpatient clinic setting.
  
• Evaluate and treat patients with various infectious diseases, including management of vascular access device infections.
  
• Perform microscopic specimen evaluation and administer intrathecal anti-infective agents as needed.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
  
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with clinical protocols.