Infectious Disease Physician
Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Prescott
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Job Description:
Overview
Excellent Infectous Disease Physician Opportunity in Prescott, AZ
(90 minutes from downtown Phoenix, AZ) Dignity Health Yavapai
Regional Medical Group is seeking a full-time Infectious Disease
Physician to join our established practice in Prescott, AZ. This
role is a solo provider practice who works closely with
hospitalists, wound care center and infusion center, small practice
with 1 MA and 1 receptionist as support staff. The patient
population is a dults only, most patients are over age 50 due to
the population of Prescott and surrounding areas. The most common
things that we treat are infected joints, diabetic foot infections,
Pulmonary MAC and some bacteremia / endocarditis. Thi roles does
not treat HIV (there is a state funded clinic here who treats),
hepatitis (GI providers treat here), or active TB (go to the county
health department). 75% of outpatient consults were inpatients that
transitioned to our provider following care in the outpatient
setting. That is where most of our referrals come from. What we
offer:
- The opportunity to be part of a well-established service
line
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits
package
- Pension and a 403(b) Savings Plan option
- Relocation Assistance
- Sign-On Bonus
- Student loan repayment for qualified candidates
- Malpractice with tail coverage offered
- Residency stipend for qualifying residents. Our community -
Come for the charm and stay for the lifestyle in Prescott, AZ.
Picture a mid-sized mountain community located within 1.5 hours of
a major metropolitan area. Imagine the scent of pine trees as you
enjoy a robust outdoor lifestyle. Let your mind wander through the
history of the Wild West as you explore a town brimming with
history dating back to the days of Wyatt Earp. Envision practicing
medicine with a group of like-minded physicians who are dedicated
to their community.
- Rich in history and charm, Prescott's many historic buildings,
museums, state parks and sites offer a wide array of ways to
explore and experience the area
- Locally owned and award-winning restaurants, bistros and
caf--'s
- Charming shops and boutiques appealing to a wide variety of
tastes
- Festivals and entertainment throughout the year
- Home to wineries and tasting rooms
- Closest metro area is Phoenix (99 miles) with a population of
1.6 million
- A 4-season climate with low humidity and plenty of sunshine
Responsibilities
- This role 8 hours a week at the wound care center and consults
on those patients when the nurses change their dressings so one can
see their wounds. Sees 20-30 patients at the wound care center a
week.
- Outpatient: 30-40 office patients a week, provider currently
spends 3-4 hours in clinic every day
- Inpatient: 2-16 ID inpatients at a time. Provider goes to both
hospital campuses to consult.
- Consults: Provides 4-10 inpatient consults on his less busy
office days (Tues, Thurs, Fri)
- Typical week: 40 - 50 hours a week. 18 hours a week seeing
outpatients, 8 hours a week spent at the wound care clinic and
10-12 hours seeing inpatients/ week. Everything can vary based on
the week.
- Procedures: Wound care/ dressing changes but no cutting,
puncturing or aspirations.
- Call: Call involves to answers the phone and assist with
questions from hospitalists. Can receive up to 8/9 calls with
questions in a day. Not all of those are patients that need
consulted on.
- Additional: The most important role here is transitioning
patients from inpatient to outpatient and helping maintain their
meds/ labs/ infusions/ wound care.
Qualifications
- BC/BE in Infectious Disease/ Internal Medicine
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid state medical license or ekgible to obain as an MD or
DO
- Valid DEA certificate
- New graduates considered
Pay Range
$141.34 - $118.34 /hour
Keywords: CommonSpirit Health, Prescott , Infectious Disease Physician, Healthcare , Prescott, Arizona
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