Physician, Infectious Disease at Ascension in Nashville, TN

We Are Hiring

Ascension Saint Thomas is looking for a full time infectious disease physician to join our elite team!

What You Will Do

Ascension Saint Thomas is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Infectious Disease physician for our Ascension Saint Thomas West Inpatient Team.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Saint Thomas to provide medical services to patients.

Responsibilities:

Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.

Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.

Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.

Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

What You Will Need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.