General Internist Outpatient & Infectious Disease Services in Gallup NM 87301

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate General Internist with expertise in Outpatient Services and Infectious Disease (ID) management to join our healthcare team. The physician will provide comprehensive patient-centered care to adult patients including preventive medicine diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions and specialized infectious disease consultations. This role emphasizes high-quality outpatient care continuity of care and collaborative practice with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Outpatient Internal Medicine

  • Provide primary care and ongoing management for adult patients in an outpatient clinic setting.

  • Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations preventive screenings and health risk assessments.

  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions ensuring continuity of care.

  • Develop individualized treatment and management plans in collaboration with patients.

• Infectious Disease Services

  • Evaluate diagnose and manage patients with infectious diseases including HIV hepatitis tuberculosis and emerging infections.

  • Provide antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention guidance.

  • Collaborate with hospitalists primary care providers and specialists for consultative infectious disease care.

  • Educate patients on disease prevention vaccinations and risk reduction strategies.

• Collaboration & Coordination

  • Work closely with nursing pharmacy and allied health professionals to deliver integrated care.

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives case conferences and peer reviews.

  • Serve as a resource for evidence-based infectious disease management for the clinical team.

• Administrative & Professional Development

  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

  • Ensure compliance with institutional state and federal healthcare regulations.

  • Engage in continuing medical education (CME) and stay current with advancements in internal medicine and infectious disease care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.

• Completion of an Internal Medicine residency program.

• Fellowship training in Infectious Diseases (preferred not always required depending on role).

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine (and Infectious Disease if fellowship-trained).

• Active unrestricted medical license (or eligibility for licensure).

• DEA certification for prescribing medications.

• Strong clinical diagnostic and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in outpatient and ambulatory care settings.

• Expertise in HIV hepatitis and chronic infection management.

• Knowledge of public health principles and infection control practices.

• Commitment to patient education and preventive medicine.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Full-time primarily outpatient-based with occasional inpatient consult support (if required).

• Monday Friday schedule; minimal on-call responsibilities.

• Collaborative patient-focused healthcare environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and specialty training.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and retirement plans.

• Paid CME licensing and professional development opportunities.

• Malpractice insurance coverage.