Title: Assistant Professor - Infectious Diseases

Department Org: Medicine - 107570

Employee Classification: Faculty Regular

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: Health Science Campus College

Job Description:

The Department of Medicine is seeking an Assistant Professor of Medicine to provide direct patient care in infectious disease; instruct medical students and residents in the discipline of Infectious Diseases (I.D.) with emphasis on transplant; participate in conferences, conduct and develop research grants and proposals. Transplant training preferred, will consider training in the first two years of employment.

• Work with the I.D. healthcare team to provide patients with medical care services within the standard of care for I.D. patients. Transplant patients and general ID.
• Round with the I.D. team, including APPs, Residents, Medical students and Fellows.
• Provide services related to the Kidney Transplant program
• Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate and called for.
• Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
• Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medication/treatment.
• Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• Record complete, timely and legible medical records.
• Participate in the teaching programs of the Department of Medicine, the College of Medicine, and the University.
• Participate in research trials that align with the goals of the Department of Medicine.
• Participate in service assignments of importance to the Department of Medicine the College of Medicine, and the University
• Publish in peer reviewed literature as first or co-author.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD/DO or equivalent required
• Successful completion of internal medicine
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine
• Current licensure in the State of Ohio required
• Prior to beginning the position

Benefits:

• Eligibility for health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage through the University of Toledo
• Retirement Benefits, including two pension plans:
  • UTP has a pension plan with employer contribution
  • UT Academic Pension
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Sick Leave, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• UT provided Tuition Fee Waiver Program for Employee and Dependent(s)
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• UTP opts out of FICA, reducing the employee's payroll taxes

• Ability to successfully teach and mentor medical students, residents and fellows.
• Experience collaborating with specialists to explore patient health conditions and diagnose health issues.
• Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

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