Infectious Disease Physician / Remote - Zachary, LA (#3204)

• Location: Zachary, LA
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Hourly Rate: $110 - $120/hr

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals. Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Infectious Disease Physician to join a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) / Community Clinic in Zachary, LA. This role involves providing clinical leadership, overseeing outpatient care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while delivering high-quality patient care. Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive rate of $110 - $120/hr.
• Work Schedule:
• Part-time position with flexible scheduling.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs and coordinates medical care at the outpatient clinic.
• Serves as a clinical director and physician for the outpatient clinic.
• Provides clinical supervision for outpatient clinic staff: nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, etc.
• Participates in administrative decision making, establishes policies, procedures and guidelines designed to ensure the provision of adequate, comprehensive care.
• Communicates with the medical staff regarding policies, standards and specific patient problems.
• Serves as a member of the organized medical staff, attends medical staff meetings and ensures adherence to the medical staff bylaws and rules and regulations.
• Participates in the development and implementation of educational programs at the clinic for staff and the community.
• Able to evaluate medical services provided by the outpatient clinic and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Understands and ensures compliance with the clinic's policies and procedures for safety, infection control, hazardous materials and waste, etc.
• Available for consultation for outpatient clinic staff.
• Knowledgeable of social, regulatory, political and economic factors that relate to patient care services.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of medical services as an integral part of the overall quality management program.
• Provides medical leadership for research and development activities in outpatient care.
• Provides direct patient medical care:
• Performs histories and physicals
• Makes diagnoses
• Treat a variety of disease processes and acute injuries
• Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments
• Prescribes drugs and regulated medical devices
• Provide preventive healthcare education to patients and the community
• Refers patients to other healthcare professionals as appropriate
• Takes patient phone calls as needed
• Provides clinical training to nurses and other staff

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing – Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives. Qualifications:

• Education: MD/DO degree with specialization in Infectious Disease.
• Licensure:
• Active Louisiana medical license.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Infectious Disease.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration & Controlled Dangerous Substance License.
• Experience: Prior experience in outpatient infectious disease care preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in EMR systems (preferred).
• Basic computer literacy.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) in English.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Multilingual skills a plus.
• Physical Demands:
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.