Job Summary: The Infectious Disease Physician should have extensive training in internal medicine and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease. The Specialist is responsible for focusing on how diseases spread, how the body fights them and how to control them.

Responsibilities
Review patient medical records, including x-rays, blood work and other lab tests
Review patient information of referrals from other medical professionals
Run diagnostic tests on patients with unidentified or drug resistant infections
Analyze test results to create a viable treatment plan for patients
Consult with other medical professionals about difficult infection cases
Be able to conduct a physical exam and order additional laboratory tests
Administer immunizations or instruct patients infectious disease prevention
Provide treatment regimens that are tailored to specific patient and population needs
Work closely with the communities to identify outbreaks and infectious diseases and recommend treatment options and measures to prevent diseases from spreading throughout the community
Conduct research on new strains of illness and keep track of community statistic s regarding spread and the effectiveness of treatment interventions

Skills

Qualifications
Valid NYS Medical License
Possess a certification of knowledge regarding the treatment, spread, containment and outcome for patients who are suffering from an infectious disease
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Bilingual, fluent Spanish strongly preferred
Salary: $180,000-$250,000

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Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.


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