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 CDC) 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 American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) 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 ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency followed by a 2-3 year Infectious Disease fellowship.