Infectious Disease Physician

Veteran Health Indiana is actively seeking a full-time Infectious Disease physician to join their team in vibrant Indianapolis, Indiana. This role offers a well-rounded practice featuring a blend of inpatient and outpatient care, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, and wound care collaboration. Physicians will enjoy a structured schedule, generous time off, limited call, and outstanding benefits while making a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans.

Practice Info

• Blended position which includes Inpatient and Outpatient ID, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infection Prevention and collaboration with Wound Care
• Academic teaching and the opportunity to participate in research
• Dedicated weeks of inpatient service consulting on an average census of 10 patients
• Robust clinical support with all specialties on board to care for Veterans, including Interventional Radiology and ID Pharmacist
• Robust staff support for a team-based approach to patient care
• Opportunity for academic appointment

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday work week, typical hours 8:00am-4:30pm, 7:00am-3:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm
• Dedicated weeks of inpatient service

Responsibilities

• Blend outpatient and inpatient Infectious Disease focusing on antibiotic therapy, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and collaboration with wound care
• Consult on an average census of 10 patients during dedicated weeks of inpatient service
• Engage in teaching and mentor medical students, residents and fellows

Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Regular salary increases
• Pay: $240,000 - $250,000

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (up to $200K over a 5-year period)
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Opportunity for paid parental leave
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Infectious Disease fellowship
• BE/BC Infectious Disease
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia
• This position may require a background check, security clearance, and/or drug screening
• United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process