PHYSICIAN INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Whitman-Walker envisions a society where all persons are seen for who they are, treated with dignity and respect, and afforded equal opportunity to health and wellbeing. Through care, advocacy, research, and education, we empower all persons to live healthily, love openly, and achieve equality and inclusion. For over 50 years, we have been meeting the needs of our communities with the endless dedication of our diverse teams.

Provides medical evaluations and treatment for adult patients with chronic and acute health issues with particular expertise in HIV care. Uses their expertise in Infectious Diseases to provide high-quality health care and medical education. Collaborates within a healthcare team to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Comfortable working with diverse patients and staff. Provides services in accordance with Whitman-Walker Health's mission.

• Performs and behaves in accordance with Whitman-Walker's mission, cultural norms, and core values of dignity, respect, affirmation, and humility.
• Maintain a respectful, non-judgmental, and compassionate manner with patients/clients/staff.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service by identifying and exceeding customer requirements.
• Adhere to Whitman-Walker policies and procedures, with special attention given to HIPAA requirements.
• Maintain data integrity through conscientious use of relevant tools and employing a system of checks and balances.
• Demonstrate organizational skills necessary to multi-task, meet deadlines, and re-prioritize as needed.
• Participate in organizational quality and performance improvement activities.

Role Specific Primary Essential Duties:

• Provides integrated, team-based clinical care in a state-of-the-art facility to a diverse patient population.
• Treats patients using a high level of quality health care based on primary care standards. Uses expertise in Infectious Diseases to manage complex HIV and Hepatitis patients.
• Becomes an integrated part of a team approach to primary care.
• Ensures coordinated medical, behavioral health addictions, legal, and nutritional care in a medical home model.
• Interacts with patients using cultural sensitivity.
• Provides and documents high-quality and efficient medical treatment to Whitman-Walker patients.
• Evaluate and treat all patients with urgent and chronic medical conditions.
• Performs physical examinations and other preventative health care.
• Records patient data in medical records in accordance with Medicare and other payer rules and requirements.
• Codes patient visits accurately using Medicare and other insurance standards.
• Performs additional diagnostic and/or therapeutic clinical procedures as necessary.
• Collaborates with external healthcare facilities to facilitate access to specialty and inpatient care.
• Actively participates in educational activities related to HIV and primary care standards at Whitman-Walker and in the community.
• Provides educational opportunities and is eager to supervise medical students, PA students, NP students, medical residents, and ID fellows at WWH.
• Becomes actively involved in clinical case conferences and journal clubs.
• Participates in quality improvement activities at Whitman-Walker.
• Academic and other lecture opportunities will be available.
• Assists the medical management in developing, reviewing, and updating medical services policies and protocols.
• Helps develop new protocols and policies.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Reports to the Site Director
• Primary contacts are with patients seeking medical treatment at Whitman-Walker Health.
• Works closely with the patient care teams to provide the highest quality, collaborative health care.
• Work is integrated between all WWH departments and outside agencies as clinically appropriate.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage time and effort to meet strategic objectives and complete work.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service, both internal and external.
• Knowledge of all applicable WWH policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of healthcare information systems with the ability to adapt to new insurance eligibility, electronic medical records, and population health platforms.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the service delivery model, re-prioritizing as necessary.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including afternoon and evening shifts as necessary.
• Commitment to health equity.

• Excellent knowledge of HIV, Hepatitis C, complex infectious diseases, and primary care.
• Able to practice effective HIV primary care in accordance with guidelines and standards of care.
• Able to provide culturally sensitive medical services to a diverse client population. Easily applies knowledge and sensitivity to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues in healthcare.
• Excellent educator and lecturer with in-depth knowledge of HIV, complex infectious diseases, and primary care issues.
• Outstanding ability to mentor and educate students and residents training in the healthcare profession.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations as it relates to health care.
• Able to manage and delegate work in a fast-paced medical clinic.

• Medical Doctorate or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
• License to practice medicine in Washington, DC.
• Board-certified or eligible in both Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. Board certification is preferred.
• Knowledge and passion for LGBT and HIV health concerns.
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive medical services to a diverse client population

Whitman-Walker is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants, its employees, or former employees based on race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or gender identity. For accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources.