Description

Description: The role of the infectious disease physician is to diagnosis, treat, and provide ongoing care of individuals living with infectious disease/HIV.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and provide comprehensive medical care to individuals livings with HIV/AIDs.
• Update charts and patent information to show current findings and treatments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide preventative care, and education to patients to improve their overall health.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Licensure and Clearances:

• Current and valid board certification in infectious diseases.
• Current and valid board certification in internal and family medicine.
• Medical degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved residency.
• Current DEA registration.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Successful passing of Child Abuse and FBI Clearances.

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills with both professionals and patients from all demographics.
• Experience with patient-centered, trauma-informed care.
• HIV Specialist if not Board certified in Infectious Diseases.
• LGBTQIA cultural competency.
• Commitment to providing high quality care to historically underserved populations.
• Knowledge and comfort working with patients with drug and alcohol use disorders.
• Understanding on how to navigate medical systems.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word, and how to use Electronic Medical Records.
• Ability to be compassionate while dealing with patients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team-based care.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere.
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to adapt to a work environment that is constantly changing and not always structured.
• Need to be culturally competent while working, including being gender sensitive and pronoun aware.
• Non-judgmental approach to patient care.
• Technical skills with required office equipment.
• Patience and great attention to detail.
• Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA.