Assistant Professor of Clinical
Rochester, NY
Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Infectious Diseases Division in the Department of Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry is seeking a full-time faculty member to join the current telemedicine team. The faculty member will cover the telemedicine service and urgent care beeper for 36 weeks per year, Monday through Friday 8am to 5 pm, and one half day session per week for telemedicine outpatient follow-ups. The faculty member is expected to present educational sessions as appropriate at affiliate hospitals.
Clinical responsibilities include:
Infectious Diseases inpatient consultations and follow-ups via telemedicine at all affiliate or non-affiliate hospitals which University of Rochester Medical Center has telemedicine agreements with;
Where appropriate, outpatient follow-ups via telemedicine for discharged inpatients;
Responsibility for answering messages on the urgent care beeper;
Supervision of antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention at the affiliate or non-affiliate hospitals which the University of Rochester Medical Center has agreements with. This will include participating in unit rounds discussions at least once a week, attending antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention meetings, collaborating with pharmacy and infection prevention nurse on data collection and analysis, educational interventions, and patient care issues;
Maintaining the log of inpatient consults, follow-ups, and subsequent outpatient visits.
The candidate will be expected to complete the IDSA advanced antimicrobial stewardship curriculum within the first 12 months of employment.
Candidates must have completed fellowship training in Infectious Diseases
QUALIFICATIONS:
M.D. or D.O. Degree or equivalent
Eligible for a New York State Medical License
Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Eligible for Board Certification in Infectious Diseases
Post offer Drug Screen and Health Assessment required
Compliance with University and New York State health requirements
Interested individuals should apply on-line to Job posting #244553 at http://www.rochester.edu/working/hr/jobs/
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. The University believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and our ability to fulfill our important missions. The University is committed to fostering and supporting a workplace culture inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equally valued and supported.
The University of Rochester is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Location: School of Medicine & Dentistry
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Opening: Full Time 40 hours Grade 000 Medicine M&D-Infect Dis Unit