Infectious Disease Physician

Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Prescott
Posted on: February 19, 2025

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 HEC 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 $118.34 - $141.34 hour

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