Infectious Disease Physician – Zachary, LA (#3204)
Location : Zachary, LA
Employment Type : Part-Time
Hourly Rate : $110 - $120 / hr
About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing :
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Position Overview :
We are seeking a skilled Infectious Disease Physician to join a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) / Community Clinic in Zachary, LA . This role involves providing clinical leadership, overseeing outpatient care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while delivering high-quality patient care.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation : Earn a highly competitive rate of $110 - $120 / hr.
- Work Schedule :
- Part-time position with flexible scheduling.
- Professional Growth : Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
- Impactful Work : Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
Qualifications :
Education : MD / DO degree with specialization in Infectious Disease.Licensure :Active Louisiana medical license.Board Certified or Board Eligible in Infectious Disease.Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration & Controlled Dangerous Substance License.Experience : Prior experience in outpatient infectious disease care preferred.Technical Skills :Proficiency in EMR systems (preferred).Basic computer literacy.Soft Skills :Excellent communication (written & verbal) in English.Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.Multilingual skills a plus.Physical Demands :Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.Key Responsibilities :
Directs and coordinates medical care at the outpatient clinic.Serves as a clinical director and physician for the outpatient clinic.Provides clinical supervision for outpatient clinic staff : nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, etc.Participates in administrative decision making, establishes policies, procedures and guidelines designed to ensure the provision of adequate, comprehensive care.Communicates with the medical staff regarding policies, standards and specific patient problems.Serves as a member of the organized medical staff, attends medical staff meetings and ensures adherence to the medical staff bylaws and rules and regulations.Participates in the development and implementation of educational programs at the clinic for staff and the community.Able to evaluate medical services provided by the outpatient clinic and makes recommendations as appropriate.Understands and ensures compliance with the clinic's policies and procedures for safety, infection control, hazardous materials and waste, etc.Available for consultation for outpatient clinic staff.Knowledgeable of social, regulatory, political and economic factors that relate to patient care services.Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of medical services as an integral part of the overall quality management program.Provides medical leadership for research and development activities in outpatient care.Provides direct patient medical care :Performs histories and physicalsMakes diagnosesTreat a variety of disease processes and acute injuriesOrders appropriate diagnostic tests and treatmentsPrescribes drugs and regulated medical devicesProvide preventive healthcare education to patients and the communityRefers patients to other healthcare professionals as appropriateTakes patient phone calls as neededProvides clinical training to nurses and other staffHow
