Infectious Disease Physician at Med Ninjas summary:
The Infectious Disease Physician position involves providing locum tenens coverage for inpatient and outpatient infectious disease cases in Indiana. Responsibilities include managing complex infectious diseases, participating in infection prevention programs, and collaborating with support staff. The role requires board certification, an active Indiana license, and experience with the Epic EMR system.
Locum Tenens Physician - Infectious Disease
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Physician - Infectious Disease
Location: Indiana
Rate: Open & Negotiable
Shift: 12-hour in-house call, Clinic hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Start Date: February 2025
End Date: Ongoing
Position Details:
- Patient Population: 100% adult, 25% geriatric
- Setting: Outpatient Clinic and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
- Call Ratio: 4:1
- Patient Load: 15-20 per day (up to 30 during COVID spikes)
- Pathology Includes: HIV, MRSA, cellulitis, osteomyelitis, septic joint, meningitis, diabetic foot infection, bacteremia, abscesses, and fungal infections
- EMR System: Epic (Epic experience REQUIRED)
- Support Staff: 3 physicians in the group
- Responsibilities:
- Cover both inpatient and outpatient infectious disease cases
- Consultative practice in managing complex infectious diseases
- Participation in infection prevention, infection control, and sepsis programs/committees as needed
Work Environment:
- Community-based practice in a modern medical office building adjacent to the hospital
- Collaborative and consultative practice, handling both routine and complex infectious disease cases
Submission Requirements:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible within 5 years of residency - REQUIRED
- Active Indiana License at the time of submission - REQUIRED
- BLS Certification - REQUIRED
- Local Provider within driving distance - PREFERRED
- MUST be willing and available to cover BOTH inpatient and outpatient - REQUIRED
Credentialing Timelines:
- Payer Enrollment: 90-120 days
- Hospital Privileges: 45-60 days
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Keywords:
Infectious Disease, Locum Tenens, Physician, Inpatient, Outpatient, HIV, MRSA, Epic EMR, Sepsis, Consultation
