Part-time Physician, Allergist (Tucson)

Texan Allergy•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Physician, Allergist is a vital part of our clinical staff in our mission to cure patients who suffer from allergy and sinus problems. They will deliver a memorable experience for our patients with each interaction they have, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction are top of mind. They will practice precision everywhere including providing allergy testing and treatment to patients 2 years old and above. They will share responsibility with their peers and the rest of the clinical team to ensure the clinic is running smoothly. They will exemplify integrity in everything that they do, always doing what is best for our team and our patients. The Physician will mentor all clinical staff by showing exceptional leadership skills and leading by example. The specific schedule will be determined later in the recruiting process. Our clinics typically operate Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with no evenings or weekends. The ideal setup for this role is coverage three days per week to supplement our current Allergist's schedule,.

Requirements

MD/DO with a minimum of two years of experience in Allergy
Experience in food allergy, including food challenges
Must be licensed in state of assigned clinic location as an MD or DO
BE/BC in Allergy/Immunology
Must have a valid driver's license
Effectively communicate with Patients and clinical staff
React calmly and effectively in a difficult or emergent situation
Strong attention to detail
Exceptional organization skills
Effective time management skills
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to manually take patient vitals
Possess the ability to maintain effective working relationship with patients, medical staff and the public

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage both food and environmental allergy testing for patients by utilizing both Percutaneous Allergy Skin Testing and Intracutaneous Allergy Testing.
Deliver quality care to patient (during assessment, physical exam, and treatment options)
Diagnose or treat allergic or immunologic conditions
Oral Immunotherapy Treatment
Order or perform diagnostic tests, such as skin pricks, intradermal, Patch or others as needed
Administer SCIT injections
Intake and assessment of new patient
Request necessary history and treatment plans from outside providers when indicated
Create a plan of care/treatment plan for new patients
Direct patient care including medical assessments and follow-ups
Set an example of compassionate and knowledgeable medical care
Stay abreast of developments in Allergy/Immunology and regularly communicate relevant information to other providers in the center
Oversee Midlevel providers in practice
Participate in meetings as appropriate and/or as requested by the medical director
Manage an appropriate caseload including paperwork; charting to be completed within 48 hours of the patient visit
Work collaboratively with team members to diagnose, manage and evolve patient care
Travel to assigned sites
Provide mentorship to Clinical staff.
Develop relationships with referring medical providers and the local medical community.
Attend lunches and events with the assigned territory provider relationship rep. to help garner credibility and market Aspire.
Adhere to standard metrics with respect to testing, treatment and IOP conversions
Other duties as assigned.