Physician - Academic Medicine

Tulane Medical Center11 months ago
New Orleans, LA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Tulane School of Medicine, Section of Infectious Disease is seeking a board certified – eligible infectious disease physician to join the faculty. The successful candidate will assume an academic appointment at Tulane University School of Medicine at the assistant, associate, or full professor level based on previous accomplishments and experience. This role involves staffing several HIV/ID clinics, rounding on inpatient consultation services at Tulane Medical Center and University Medical Center of New Orleans, and playing a key part in clinical research and education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Join a robust academic group of clinical educators as the program expands to provide care at university-affiliated hospitals in the New Orleans Metropolitan area.
  • Staff multiple HIV/ID clinics and conduct inpatient infectious disease consultations.
  • Engage in cutting-edge clinical research trials and quality improvement activities.
  • Potential to serve in leadership roles such as Program Director for the ID Fellowship or Infection Prevention.
  • Contribute to the education and mentorship of residents, fellows, and students.

Required Qualifications

  • Board certified or board eligible in infectious disease.
  • Eligible for licensure in the state of Louisiana.
  • Commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and medical education.
  • Candidates from underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 403(b) university funded retirement plan
  • Outstanding educational benefits including tuition waiver and tuition exchange program participation
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs
  • Family-friendly work environment with two child care centers on campus

Required Skills

Quality Improvement
Inpatient Consultation
Clinical Research
Academic Medicine
Teaching
Infectious Disease
HIV Clinic Leadership
Program Management
Infection Prevention