Jobs for Colorado West Health Care Systems in Western Colorado

Infectious Disease Physician
Infectious Disease Physician (Colorado West Health Care Systems d/b/a Community Hospital, Grand Junction, CO): Perform history
& physical assessments; Review & update charts & communicate risk factors to team; Design
& recommend treatment plans for patients, & prescribe meds; Consult w/ Physicians (Hospitalists, Nurse Practitioners & Critical Care Physicians) to ensure patient care & coordinator management; Perform exams,
assess patient discharge readiness & prep patients & family for discharge; Supervise care given by Medical providers & students in accordance
w/ state guidelines, & document encounters
w/ patients when Medical providers ask for
assistance. Requires experience w/: Specialized knowledge of biology of infectious diseases (infectious disease prevention), imaging technologies, biopsies, throat swabs, urine & blood tests, spinal taps; Knowledge
of Antimicrobials
(antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, antiparisitics) & use in treatment; Specialized knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship program development & implement; Extensive practice & experience w/ clinical reasoning in infectious disease field to guide decisions & help w/ diagnosis & treatment. Requires M.D or D.O. or foreign equivalent from accredited med program & 2 years Fellowship or Clinical Experience in Infectious Disease fld. Completion of approved Residency Program & CO State Medical Board Licensure required. Minimal travel may be required to clinic.
Salary: $220,000 to $275,000. Send cv to rschultz@gjhosp.org.