Infectious Disease Physician (Remote)
Zachary, Louisiana•Part-time
$110 - $120 hourly
$110 - $120 hourly
About the Job
Infectious Disease Physician / Remote - Zachary, LA (#3204)
Location: Zachary, LA
Employment Type: Part-Time
Hourly Rate: $110 - $120/hr
Employment Type: Part-Time
Hourly Rate: $110 - $120/hr
About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Infectious Disease Physician to join a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) / Community Clinic in Zachary, LA. This role involves providing clinical leadership, overseeing outpatient care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while delivering high-quality patient care.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive rate of $110 - $120/hr.
- Work Schedule:
- Part-time position with flexible scheduling.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Education: MD/DO degree with specialization in Infectious Disease.
- Licensure:
- Active Louisiana medical license.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Infectious Disease.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration & Controlled Dangerous Substance License.
- Experience: Prior experience in outpatient infectious disease care preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in EMR systems (preferred).
- Basic computer literacy.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication (written & verbal) in English.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
- Multilingual skills a plus.
- Physical Demands:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Directs and coordinates medical care at the outpatient clinic.
- Serves as a clinical director and physician for the outpatient clinic.
- Provides clinical supervision for outpatient clinic staff: nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, etc.
- Participates in administrative decision making, establishes policies, procedures and guidelines designed to ensure the provision of adequate, comprehensive care.
- Communicates with the medical staff regarding policies, standards and specific patient problems.
- Serves as a member of the organized medical staff, attends medical staff meetings and ensures adherence to the medical staff bylaws and rules and regulations.
- Participates in the development and implementation of educational programs at the clinic for staff and the community.
- Able to evaluate medical services provided by the outpatient clinic and makes recommendations as appropriate.
- Understands and ensures compliance with the clinic's policies and procedures for safety, infection control, hazardous materials and waste, etc.
- Available for consultation for outpatient clinic staff.
- Knowledgeable of social, regulatory, political and economic factors that relate to patient care services.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of medical services as an integral part of the overall quality management program.
- Provides medical leadership for research and development activities in outpatient care.
- Provides direct patient medical care:
- Performs histories and physicals
- Makes diagnoses
- Treat a variety of disease processes and acute injuries
- Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments
- Prescribes drugs and regulated medical devices
- Provide preventive healthcare education to patients and the community
- Refers patients to other healthcare professionals as appropriate
- Takes patient phone calls as needed
- Provides clinical training to nurses and other staff