Physician / Infectious Disease / New York / Permanent / Infectious Disease Physician Job - Bronx, United States - Essen Health Care

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Infectious Disease Physician Job Summary:

The Infectious Disease Physician should have extensive training in internal medicine and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease.

The Specialist is responsible for focusing on how diseases spread, how the body fights them and how to control them.

ResponsibilitiesReview patient medical records, including x-rays, blood work and other lab testsReview patient information of referrals from other medical professionalsRun diagnostic tests on patients with unidentified or drug resistant infectionsAnalyze test results to create a viable treatment plan for patientsConsult with other medical professionals about difficult infection casesBe able to conduct a physical exam and order additional laboratory testsAdminister immunizations or instruct patients infectious disease preventionProvide treatment regimens that are tailored to specific patient and population needsWork closely with the communities to identify outbreaks and infectious diseases and recommend treatment options and measures to prevent diseases from spreading throughout the communityConduct research on new strains of illness and keep track of community statistic s regarding spread and the effectiveness of treatment interventions