Infectious Disease Opening in Grand Rapids, MI
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Infectious Disease
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/15/24
**Infectious Diseases Physician with Transplant Sub-Specialization in Grand Rapids, MI**
We are seeking a Board Certified Infectious Diseases Physician with a subspecialty in Transplant Infectious Disease to join our team. This role involves providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient consultations in infectious diseases, including specialized care for transplant recipients and candidates.
Physicians in this role will rotate between General Infectious Disease, Transplant Infectious Disease, and Academic Services.
**Position Details**
- Perform both general and transplant infectious disease consultations for inpatient and outpatient settings
- Manage infectious disease cases in solid organ transplant recipients, including heart, lung, and kidney transplant patients, as well as Ventricular Assist Device-related infections
- Academic involvement with teaching responsibilities as part of the rotation on Academic Services
**Position Requirements**
- MD or DO; Bachelor's Degree required
- Medical licensure in Michigan upon hire; BLS Certification from AHA or ARC within 120 days; ACLS Certification if required by specialty
- Fellowship in Infectious Disease and Board Certification in Internal Medicine
- Prior experience in managing infectious diseases in transplant patients is preferred
This opportunity is ideal for a physician with a commitment to both clinical excellence and the specialized care of transplant patients.
**About Grand Rapids:**
- Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan with a growing metro area population of over 1 million people. It has been recently identified by Forbes as the #1 best city to raise a family based on cost of living, housing affordability, commute and education. In 2022, US News ranked Grand Rapids 16th best place to live in the United States out of 150 metro areas.
- Grand Rapids is also home to ArtPrize, concert and theater venues, museums, Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, city owned parks, and is located just 30 minutes away from the beautiful west Michigan lakeshore