Infectious Disease Physician

Overview:
At Avita, you can be the care. Compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. Avita is committed to reducing health inequities by bringing compassionate LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care to its covered entity partners and patients. With a trusted suite of 340B program solutions, integrated pharmacy services, and holistic care approaches, Avita provides award-winning care for more than 145,000 patients through over 320 covered entities at 65+ locations nationwide. Join Avita and get inspired to be the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401k, vision, pet insurance, life insurance, FSA, HSA, award recognition, professional development, and career growth opportunities.The Physician, Infectious Disease or Primacy Care with AAHIVM provides services to include patient consultation, primary management of people living with HIV and other chronic infectious diseases and functions as a part of a large, integrated care team with the goal of providing whole-person care in the outpatient setting. These services include developing a diagnostic and treatment care plan, counseling patients regarding the most appropriate setting to meet their healthcare needs, educating them about their illnesses, advising appropriate specialist services, and end of life programs. About the Role:Provide care for people living with HIV and associated medical conditions and patients with other chronic infectious diseases.Provide outpatient care consultation and ongoing treatment of chronic infectious diseases.Deliver comprehensive care for patient panel, including management of chronic diseases directly or through collaboration with primary care physicians and specialists.Work in a team environment (with social work, care management, integrated behavioral health, pharmacy, nutrition, health education etc.), process feedback, and facilitate open discussion.Implement plans of care in collaboration with the patient, their family and other team members.Develop strong transitional care plans and able to keep track of paneled patients along the whole continuum of care including hospital discharges, ER, skilled nursing facilities and home care.Vigilant in keeping track of patients and their disease processes to avoid ER visits, admissions to the hospital and readmissions.Assist with educating patients regarding their chronic diseases and healthy choices.Assist with the education and discussion of chronic disease progress and advanced directives.Practice evidenced based medicine in accordance with the PCMH model of care.About You: Licensed physician in GeorgiaBoard certified Internal Medicine or Family Practice certified by American Academy of HIV Medicine Certification (AAHIVM) Board Certification in Infectious DiseasesAmerican Heart Association BLS certification requiredExperience in population health management is preferredExperience in working with psychosocially and medically complex patients is strongly preferredKnowledge or experience with NCQA PCMH model is preferred.Must be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with constant collaboration within and across provider teams.Innovative and creative and innovative self-starter to help solve patient's problems.Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.Effectively adapt and respond to a complex, fast-paced, and results-oriented environment.Knowledge and experience using Electronic Medical Records and ability to analyze and leverage their reporting capabilities.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and if hired, must provide proof of vaccination Avita is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. Avita does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.