Infectious Disease Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Infectious Disease Physician (MD/DO)

• Setting: Inpatient and outpatient infectious disease consultations

• Specialty focus: Infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship

• Visa accepted: J-1 or H-1B

• Incentives: Productivity-based (wRVU) incentives

Description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Infectious Disease Physician to provide expert infectious disease consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role supports an integrated, collaborative team environment and focuses on infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and patient-centered care. Responsibilities include supporting quality improvement and population health programs with regulatory-compliant documentation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of infectious diseases in hospital and clinic settings

• Lead infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives

• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, primary care, and specialty providers

• Contribute to quality improvement and population health programs

• Maintain thorough documentation meeting regulatory and compliance standards

Requirements

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Infectious Disease

• Experience in inpatient consults and outpatient management of infectious diseases

• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care in a rural health setting

• Collaborative team player focused on community health improvement

Benefits

• Competitive salary with productivity-based (wRVU) incentives

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

• Malpractice coverage with tail

• 403(b) retirement plan

• CME allowance plus paid days

• Generous PTO

• Relocation assistance

• Student loan repayment programs

• Visa sponsorship available for H-1B and J-1 candidates

• Robust clinical infrastructure including advanced EHR and supportive staff

Compensation & Time Off

• Competitive salary with RVU production model

• PTO: 29 days annually

• CME reimbursement with 5 additional PTO days

Visa/Legal Support

• J-1 to H-1 immigration legal support