The Infectious Disease Physician provides specialized health care services to patients with infectious diseases within the scope of their license. This role involves performing detailed examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments and screenings, prescribing treatments, and instructing patients and family members on specific infectious conditions and treatment options, as well as other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Graduation from an accredited medical school with a Medical Doctorate (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).
- Licensure: Licensed as an Infectious Disease Physician by the state in which the provider is practicing.
- Board Certification: Board Certification in Infectious Disease by a nationally accredited medical organization (e.g., American Board of Internal Medicine – ABIM) is preferred unless required by contract.
- Specialty Certification: Specialty Certification as per client request and/or state regulations if applicable.
- Experience: One year of experience as an Infectious Disease Physician preferred.
- Collaboration: Role may require collaboration with advanced practitioners per state/facility requirements.
- Certifications: Current CPR if applicable.
- Health Requirements: TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable. Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
- Compliance: Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
- Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Professional Standards: Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice under licensure and scope.