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Transplant Infectious Disease Physician
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Infectious Disease
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/01/20

Reading Hospital of Tower Health is currently seeking a Transplant Infectious Disease Physician to join their large ID program!

[Register to View] is a not-for-profit leading regional health system committed to advancing health and transforming lives of the people we serve. Through physician and staff commitment, we have established a culture of collaboration, professionalism, transparency and responsibility that allows us to deliver high-quality care through evidence-based medicine. Established as The Reading Dispensary in 1867, the 750+ bed Reading Hospital has since expanded into a leader in tertiary care for this region of Pennsylvania. As an Academic teaching hospital, residencies include Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Osteopathy, Podiatry, and Pharmacy.



About Us:

  • Main West Reading campus is located in scenic Berks County
  • 750+ acute beds, 22-building complex on 36 suburban acres
  • Busiest emergency department in Pennsylvania with over 135,000 visits per year
  • Level II Trauma Center
  • Over 3,500 births annually; high-risk pre- and post-natal care; IVF and fertility services
  • Level III NICU
  • Miller Regional Heart Center - including cardiac surgery
  • McGlinn Cancer Institute - recently recertified by the Commission on Cancer with a gold rating and reaccreditation by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program
  • Future site of Drexel University College of Medicine Branch Campus; Expected opening: Fall 2019

We offer:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Up to $100K in Educational Loan Assistance
  • Generous paid time-off allowance
  • CME time and money
  • Relocation assistance
  • H1B Visa & Green Card Support (*does not qualify for J1 Waiver)
  • Supportive health system to advance goals

Our Community Provides:

  • A lower cost of living when compared to other parts of the state, including a wide variety of beautiful homes at affordable prices
  • A variety of living options, including suburban, urban and rural
  • A service area population of over 600,000 and growing
  • Two local school systems that consistently rank as among the top systems in Pennsylvania
  • The community's central location places it close by to an abundance of recreational amenities, professional sporting events, concerts, outstanding dining, fantastic shopping, antique stores, and so much more
  • Philadelphia is less than an hour away; Washington DC and New York City are approximately 2.5 hours away


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for transplant patients and the general population.
  • Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
  • Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
  • Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
  • May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
  • Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
  • Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
  • As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.


MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Medical doctor with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience include residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship training in Infectious Diseases with at least 1 year specialized training or experience in Transplant Infectious Diseases.
  • Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License of Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty; must be a member in good standing of the Reading Hospital Medical Staff and THMG.
  • IM and ID training are required