General Internist Outpatient Services and Infectious Disease Services in Gallup, NM en PsyPhyCare

General Internist – Outpatient & Infectious Disease Services in Gallup, NM 87301

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate General Internist with expertise in Outpatient Services and Infectious Disease (ID) management to join our healthcare team. The physician will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to adult patients, including preventive medicine, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, and specialized infectious disease consultations. This role emphasizes high-quality outpatient care, continuity of care, and collaborative practice with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Outpatient Internal Medicine

  • Provide primary care and ongoing management for adult patients in an outpatient clinic setting.

  • Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations, preventive screenings, and health risk assessments.

  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring continuity of care.

  • Develop individualized treatment and management plans in collaboration with patients.

• Infectious Disease Services

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with infectious diseases, including HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and emerging infections.

  • Provide antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention guidance.

  • Collaborate with hospitalists, primary care providers, and specialists for consultative infectious disease care.

  • Educate patients on disease prevention, vaccinations, and risk reduction strategies.

• Collaboration & Coordination

  • Work closely with nursing, pharmacy, and allied health professionals to deliver integrated care.

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, case conferences, and peer reviews.

  • Serve as a resource for evidence-based infectious disease management for the clinical team.

• Administrative & Professional Development

  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

  • Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal healthcare regulations.

  • Engage in continuing medical education (CME) and stay current with advancements in internal medicine and infectious disease care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.

• Completion of an Internal Medicine residency program.

• Fellowship training in Infectious Diseases (preferred, not always required depending on role).

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine (and Infectious Disease if fellowship-trained).

• Active, unrestricted medical license (or eligibility for licensure).

• DEA certification for prescribing medications.

• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in outpatient and ambulatory care settings.

• Expertise in HIV, hepatitis, and chronic infection management.

• Knowledge of public health principles and infection control practices.

• Commitment to patient education and preventive medicine.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Full-time, primarily outpatient-based with occasional inpatient consult support (if required).

• Monday – Friday schedule; minimal on-call responsibilities.

• Collaborative, patient-focused healthcare environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and specialty training.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

• Paid CME, licensing, and professional development opportunities.

• Malpractice insurance coverage.