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Infectious Disease Physician
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 General Medical Center, Inc.
Geographic area of employment: Lafayette, LA. Travel to worksites in Lafayette.
Salary: $200,000 to $300,000 per year
Education Required: M.D. or D.O.
Other Requirements:
• License to practice medicine in Louisiana
• Completion of an infectious disease fellowship

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