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