Infectious Disease Physician

• Job ID: L-MD-58042
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Infectious Disease
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Ft. Wayne, IN
• Service Setting: Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search

Patient Information

• Average Daily Volume: 20-30 patients
• Admission: 1
• Phone Consults: 1-2

Facility Information

• EMR: Cerner
• Support Staff: RN: 1, MA: 1, PA/NP: 1, Office Staff: 2
• Trauma Level: II
• Facility PEDS Level: II

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

Required Procedures

Required

Management of vascular access devises/central venous catheters

Preferred

• Microscopic specimen evaluation
• Intrathecal administration of anti-infective agents

Job Requirements

• Board: BC/BE
• Licenses: Licensed in IN
• Certification: BLS

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive infectious disease consultation and management in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Evaluate and treat patients with various infectious diseases, including management of vascular access device infections.
• Perform microscopic specimen evaluation and administer intrathecal anti-infective agents as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with clinical protocols.