Chief of Infectious Disease Leadership Opportunity

Infectious Disease Physician

The Atlanta, GA VA Medical Center is searching for a full-time board-certified Infectious Disease Physician with administrative and research experience to serve as Chief of Infectious Diseases. The successful applicant must be acceptable for faculty appointment by Emory University.

Job Description

• Provides administrative leadership for the VA-based Infectious Diseases Program, supervise resident physicians, and attend on the inpatient Infectious Disease consult service.
• Must have a strong interest in clinical or laboratory research.
• Functions as the specialist in Infectious Diseases and will be responsible for the training of medical residents enrolled in the training program. This position serves as Chief of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Preference will be given to applicants with expertise as investigators and synergistic research interests with the current team, particularly in the areas of antimicrobial resistance, HIV, or Hepatitis C.
• Emory University School of Medicine faculty appointment would be absolutely necessary to fulfill the requirement for resident supervision. This appointment would be contingent on evidence of academic service, teaching, and success in scholarly activities.
• Candidate must have research experience and publications in infectious diseases to be acceptable for an academic appointment with Emory University School of Medicine.
• The candidate must have administrative experience.
• The candidate must be BLS certified.
• The candidate must be skilled in infectious diseases, with experience in inpatient consultation.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Salary Range

Up to $230,000 per year.

Benefits

Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life.