Mission
Our mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive medical and dental care, patient advocacy, and related services to people who need them most, regardless of their ability to pay. Caregivers demonstrate a high level of empathy, compassion and profound respect while providing excellence of care to our patients. They serve as advocates for all of those in our Northeast Ohio community, especially the most vulnerable.
Job Summary:
The Infectious Disease Physician will provide specialized medical care in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other communicable diseases. The physician will lead in the development and delivery of infectious disease services, collaborate with the infection prevention team, and support primary care integration of infectious disease management.
This role is open to:
• Internal Medicine physicians with fellowship training in Infectious Disease.
• Family Medicine physicians who have completed additional training or certification in the management of HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C.
• Candidates holding an MD or DO degree.
The physician will also support clinical outreach efforts and is strongly preferred to have experience or demonstrated interest in working in community-based and outreach settings.
The physician will work closely with the CMO and other leadership to strengthen and expand Care Alliance's infectious disease clinical programs.
Competencies/Responsibilities:
*Include but are not limited to:
• Provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, including HIV, Hepatitis C, and STIs.
• Serve as a medical expert and consultant to primary care teams regarding infectious disease management.
• Prescribe and manage complex treatment regimens, including antiretroviral therapy, Hepatitis C antivirals, and PrEP/PEP protocols.
• Supervise and collaborate with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other members of the care team.
• Assist with the work of the Infection Prevention team, supporting infection control policies and outbreak response.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives related to infectious disease and infection prevention.
• Provide patient and community education on communicable diseases, prevention strategies, and treatment adherence.
• Support the development of protocols and best practices for HIV/HCV/STI testing and treatment in alignment with CDC and HRSA guidelines.
• Contribute to outreach-based clinical services, including mobile unit programming and partnerships with community organizations.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in continuing medical education and professional development activities to remain current in infectious disease care.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Required:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• For Internal Medicine: fellowship training in Infectious Disease.
• For Family Medicine: completion of recognized additional training or certification in the management of people living with HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C.
• Current Ohio medical license and DEA registration.
• Board certification (or eligibility) in Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine as appropriate.
• Demonstrated expertise in treating patients with HIV, Hepatitis C, and complex infectious diseases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with underserved, homeless, LGBTQ+, multicultural, and diverse populations.
Preferred:
• Experience working in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) or safety-net health systems.
• Experience or strong interest in providing infectious disease care in outreach and community-based settings.
• Prior experience collaborating with infection prevention teams.
