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:
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Diagnose and provide comprehensive medical care to individuals livings with HIV/AIDs.
- Update charts and patent information to show current findings and treatments.
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Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide preventative care, and education to patients to improve their overall health.
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Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
Licensure and Clearances:
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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.
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Current DEA registration.
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Active and unrestricted license to practice in Pennsylvania.
- Successful passing of Child Abuse and FBI Clearances.
Requirements:
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Strong communication skills with both professionals and patients from all demographics.
- Experience with patient-centered, trauma-informed care.
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HIV Specialist if not Board certified in Infectious Diseases.
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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.
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Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word, and how to use Electronic Medical Records.
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Ability to be compassionate while dealing with patients.
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Ability to work collaboratively in team-based care.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere.
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Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor.
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Ability to multi-task.
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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.
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Non-judgmental approach to patient care.
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Technical skills with required office equipment.
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Patience and great attention to detail.
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Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA.
