Infectious Disease Opportunity in beautiful Western Tennessee
Braselton, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Infectious Disease
Degree Required
MD/DO
Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Tennessee, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Job Description
Last Update:
11/18/24
Seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Infectious Disease Physician to join hospital employed practice in beautiful Western Tennessee. Visa sponsorship available.
- Competitive compensation including sign-on bonus, loan forgiveness and relocation
- Benefit package includes group health, 403(b) and other investments opportunities
- CME and malpractice
The Practice:
- Hospital Employed Group
- 100% Infectious Disease
- On site Infusion Clinic
- Partnership with Wound Management Center located on our North Hospital campus
- Current practice inpatient only with immediate plans to develop outpatient services
- Visa Candidates considered
The Community
Ranked 2nd Most Affordable Small & Midsize Metros in the U.S. by [Register to View] in 2022
- Low cost of living—NO STATE INCOME TAX
- Community size around 100,000 and growing
- Conveniently located between Memphis and Nashville
- Area attractions includes: Symphony Orchestra, Cultural Arts, Athletic Clubs, Country Club, Professional Sports, Golf, Camping, Hunting, Fishing and a 850-Acre Nature and Recreation Area
- The area continues to grow. A mega-site will employ approximately 5,800 people and is expected to bring additional industries, growth and development to the area
Job Responsibilities
Educating patients about their illnesses and how to prevent spreading infections to others.
Administering medications and treatments such as intravenous antibiotics or chemotherapy agents.
Monitoring the condition of patients by recording symptoms, administering treatment, and performing diagnostic tests.
Dealing with conditions such as pneumonia, viral hepatitis, HIV, bone infections, cholera, dengue, Ebola, and malaria.
Providing long-term patient continuity for lifelong diagnoses such as HIV
Qualifications
AGME Accredited Residency Program
Infectious Disease Fellowship
BE/BC
Supports J1 and H1B Candidates
Working Hours
Skills
Observation skills. When diagnosing difficult-to-identify diseases, doctors should be attentive to any abnormality or symptom.
Analytic thinking. To determine which diagnosis is most likely, and which treatment is most effective, strong analytical skills are essential.
Research skills. The best infectious disease doctors consult with all the available data to make a truly evidence-based decision about diagnosis and care1.