Tulane - Transplant Infectious Disease Physician

Company Description

New Orleans is a cultural epicenter of the United States and offers our students unprecedented opportunities for civic engagement and professional development. Forbes Magazine has rated New Orleans the fastest growing city in the United States and among the top 30 cities in the United States for business and careers.

U.S. News rated New Orleans number 2 on its list of cities that are magnets for opportunity, attracting ambitious, educated individuals while also being amongst the most culturally vibrant cities in the country.

Four years in a city like New Orleans will give students the opportunity to immerse themselves in an entirely unique culture while being a part of one of the largest and most successful urban renewals in the United States.

They will be able to explore several of the most stunning parks in the United States, attend cultural festivals on the weekends, and taste cuisine that can be found only in New Orleans.

Located in the Uptown area of New Orleans, Tulane is surrounded by stunning mansions, Audubon Park, Loyola University, and a family-centered neighborhood. Downtown New Orleans is just five miles away, so students have the advantage of a quintessential college campus combined with easy access to a vibrant city. New Orleans offers cultural and professional opportunities that are unavailable elsewhere in the US.

Job Description

Transplant Infectious Disease Physician

Tulane University School of Medicine is seeking a highly qualified faculty candidate for the Infectious Diseases Transplant program. The ideal candidate will have completed a fellowship in Infectious Diseases with specialized training in transplant medicine.

This role involves clinical responsibilities, teaching, and research in the field of infectious diseases related to transplant patients.

East Jefferson General Hospital, Tulane’s academic flagship hospital with 407 inpatient beds, Leapfrog A, CMS 4-star rating, Magnet status Hospital since 2002, boasts a 16 bed bone marrow transplant unit, a 12 bed solid organ Transplant unit, with plans for cardiac/lung transplant program launch in 2025.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Provide comprehensive care for transplant patients with infectious complications.
• Conduct evaluations and manage pre- and post-transplant patients.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, nephrologists, gastroenterologists and other specialists.

Participate in the development and implementation of protocols for infection prevention and management in transplant recipients.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows on infectious diseases in transplantation.
• Lead didactic sessions and case discussions.
• Mentor trainees in clinical practice and research projects.

Research Activities

• Engage in clinical research focusing on infectious diseases in transplant populations.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national conferences.
• Seek funding opportunities to support research initiatives.
• Please send CV to Senior Recruiter, Toni Hannum at: [email protected]

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an Infectious Diseases fellowship with an additional year of training in an Infectious Diseases Transplant training program, new grads welcome with Fellowship
• Board certification or eligibility in Infectious Diseases.
• Strong clinical skills and experience in managing complex transplant patients.
• Proven track record of scholarly activity, including publications and presentations.
• Skills and Attributes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to education and mentorship of trainees.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on evidence-based practice.
• Additional Information

Highly Transplant Focused

2 1/2 day clinics per week and 2 weeks of call per month with 1 in 8 weekend coverage. There is an option for 1 month of inpatient coverage on the general ID service. The average inpatient census ranges from 12-20 patients. There is opportunity to participate in antimicrobial stewardship for about 10 hours per month.

• Specialty: Internal Medicine
• Sub-Specialty: Infectious Diseases
• Practice Setting: Inpatient