General Internist Outpatient Services and Infectious Disease Services in Gallup, NM
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate General Internist with expertise in Outpatient Services and Infectious Disease (ID) management to join our healthcare team. The physician will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to adult patients, including preventive medicine, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, and specialized infectious disease consultations. This role emphasizes high-quality outpatient care, continuity of care, and collaborative practice with multidisciplinary teams.
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Outpatient Internal Medicine
Provide primary care and ongoing management for adult patients in an outpatient clinic setting.
Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations, preventive screenings, and health risk assessments.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring continuity of care.
Develop individualized treatment and management plans in collaboration with patients.
Infectious Disease Services
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with infectious diseases, including HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and emerging infections.
Provide antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention guidance.
Collaborate with hospitalists, primary care providers, and specialists for consultative infectious disease care.
Educate patients on disease prevention, vaccinations, and risk reduction strategies.
Collaboration & Coordination
Work closely with nursing, pharmacy, and allied health professionals to deliver integrated care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, case conferences, and peer reviews.
Serve as a resource for evidence-based infectious disease management for the clinical team.
Administrative & Professional Development
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal healthcare regulations.
Engage in continuing medical education (CME) and stay current with advancements in internal medicine and infectious disease care.
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
Completion of an Internal Medicine residency program.
Fellowship training in Infectious Diseases (preferred, not always required depending on role).
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine (and Infectious Disease if fellowship-trained).
Active, unrestricted medical license (or eligibility for licensure).
DEA certification for prescribing medications.
Strong clinical, diagnostic, and interpersonal skills.
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Experience in outpatient and ambulatory care settings.
Expertise in HIV, hepatitis, and chronic infection management.
Knowledge of public health principles and infection control practices.
Commitment to patient education and preventive medicine.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
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Full-time, primarily outpatient-based with occasional inpatient consult support (if required).
Monday – Friday schedule; minimal on-call responsibilities.
Collaborative, patient-focused healthcare environment.
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience and specialty training.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid CME, licensing, and professional development opportunities.
Malpractice insurance coverage.