Physician - Infectious Disease

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
Infectious Disease Physicians Job Duties: Diagnose and treat patients with infectious diseases, in inpatient and outpatient settings, including providing a full range of acute and chronic infectious disease care. Acquire and examine patient clinical history, perform physical examination, choose, order and perform appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results. Consult with physicians, nurses, patients and patients' families concerning treatment and care and transmission risks, prophylaxis and precautions. Refer cases to specialists as indicated, maintaining continuity of care. Provide medical direction to healthcare staff. Various administrative duties and participate in committees. Maintain patient records according to hospital policies and procedures. Provide appropriate and timely education for Medical Staff and hospital staff. Travel to worksites in Lafayette. Employer: Lafayette Health Ventures, Inc. Geographic area of employment: Lafayette, LA. Travel to worksites in Lafayette

Requirements

• MD or DO
• License to practice medicine in Louisiana.
• Completion of an infectious disease fellowship.
• Applicants must reference REQ_[insert#] and apply online at www.ochsner.org/careers

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients with infectious diseases, in inpatient and outpatient settings, including providing a full range of acute and chronic infectious disease care.
• Acquire and examine patient clinical history, perform physical examination, choose, order and perform appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Consult with physicians, nurses, patients and patients' families concerning treatment and care and transmission risks, prophylaxis and precautions.
• Refer cases to specialists as indicated, maintaining continuity of care.
• Provide medical direction to healthcare staff.
• Various administrative duties and participate in committees.
• Maintain patient records according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Provide appropriate and timely education for Medical Staff and hospital staff.
• Travel to worksites in Lafayette.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees