Physician - Infectious Disease jobs in Galveston, TX

Physician - Infectious Disease specializes in the prevention and treatment of communicable diseases. Ensures proper disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Being a Physician - Infectious Disease consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition. Additionally, Physician - Infectious Disease requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Infectious Disease's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Medical Assistant I , Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease (Galveston)
  • Infectious Disease (Galveston) - UTMB Health Careers
  • Galveston, TX FULL_TIME
  • Minimum Qualifications:

    High school or equivalent. Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program. CPR Certification required.

    Job Description:

    To provide technical, supportive, age specific and developmentally appropriate patient care functions for assigned clinical area.

    Job Duties:
    Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting.

    • Responds in a timely manner to call-lights.
    • Provides comfort measures to patient / family.

    Performs technical and supportive patient care skills, incorporating the patient's plan of care and following approved policy and procedure.

    • Obtains vital signs. Appropriately documents chief complaint and reason for visit.
    • Uses aseptic techniques and infection control measures in the performance of duties.
    • Accurately collects excretory specimens, such as urine and feces.
    • Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
    • Accurately performs tests, such as basic urine chemistry using chemical strips,guaiac, Ph, blood glucose, UPT, and hemocult.
    • Measures and records intake and output as ordered.
    • Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures.
    • Recognizes patient care priorities, treatment plan, objectives, and potential crisis.
    • Under direction of physician, provides other treatments and care to patients appropriate to training, as assigned.
    • Recognizes and communicates patient needs and unusual occurrences with patients/ families.

    The MA will refill patient medications as requested, using the guidelines for the prescribing physician/provider in their assigned area and in accordance with the policy C51,Prescription Refill Management for Ambulatory Care Services.

    • Safely and properly administers medications as assigned.
    • Accurately documents / communicates interventions and measurements.
    • Communicates relevant information to appropriate health care provider.
    • Under supervision, completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation onpatient clinic record.
    • Assist with medication reconciliation as required.
    • Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and the environment.
    • Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment. 
    • Respects and supports patient rights.oServes as patient / family advocate.
    • Practices principles of patient and employee confidentiality.
    • Utilizes available resources and seeks assistance in dealing with ethical dilemmas, as appropriate.
    • Practices positive customer peer relations.
    • Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner.
    • Reports and seeks assistance in dealing with guest complaints / concerns.
    • Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with patient / family and co-workers.
    • Consistently responds to customer requests / needs in an appropriate manner.
    • Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities at the clinic /departmental level, as appropriate.

    Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.

    • Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner.
    • Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
    • Effectively and efficiently uses time, equipment, and supplies.

    Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member.

    • Provides support and assistance, as appropriate.
    • With direction, remains calm and purposeful and responds in an appropriate professional manner in emergent or chaotic situations.
    • Participates in clinic meetings / activities and supports the clinical, departmental, and organizational philosophy and goals.
    • Accepts responsibility for own growth / development.
    • Participates in in-services and ongoing education programs.
    • Remains current on all in-service / education / credentials / certification requirements for position, as appropriate.
    • Exchanges constructive feedback with peers and others.
    • Conducts self-evaluation and participates in developmental goal setting.

    Salary Range:
    Commensurate with Experience
     

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
    UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

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Assistant Professor (N-T Trk Clin) - Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
  • T Trk Clin) - Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease - UTMB Health Careers
  • Galveston, TX FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:The successful candidate will focus his/her research activities on tropical neglected parasites in the Cusco region of Peru. This person will work closely with Dr. Cabada to ge...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Infectious Disease Nurse
  • Trustaff
  • Galveston, TX FULL_TIME
  • As an Infectious Disease Nurse, you'll work to prevent the spread of infectious viruses, including dangerous outbreaks and epidemics. Infectious Disease nurses must be able to implement, monitor, and ...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease
  • UTMB Health Careers
  • Galveston, TX FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position and is not expected ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Assitant Professor (N-T Trk Clin), Internal Med-Infectious Disease
  • UTMB Health Careers
  • Galveston, TX FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide Infectious Diseases inpatient consultation coverage at the League City campus as scheduled by the Division Director. Establish 1 to 2 weekly half-day outpatient clinic...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Pharmacy Clinical Practice Specialist - Chronic Disease State Management
  • Chronic Disease State Management - UTMB Health Careers
  • League, TX FULL_TIME
  • About Us: UTMB Health is a modern health sciences center with world-renowned research facilities and a dynamic network of hospitals and clinics located throughout the Gulf Coast region of Texas. We ar...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
  • Nextcare, Inc.
  • Houston, TX
  • NextCare Introduction NextCare strives to be the leader in high access healthcare, offering urgent care, occupational he...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant (Clinical Director)
  • KeyT Wellness (THE LowT Experts)
  • Dickinson, TX
  • Job Description Job Description - Oversee and manage all clinical operations within the organization - Develop and imple...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Family Medicine Physician with Geriatrics - Houston, TX
  • Privia Health
  • Texas City, TX
  • We are hiring for an BC/BE family, internal, or geriatric medicine physician for our primary care practice in Houston, T...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Family Medicine
  • Christus Health
  • Dickinson, TX
  • Description Summary: CHRISTUS Health is seeking a board certified or board eligible Family Medicine Physician to join ou...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant (PA) - Mobile Healthcare
  • Bay Area House Calls
  • Texas City, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Location: Various (On the Road) – Serving Homes, Nursing Homes, and Assisted Living Faci...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
  • Andes Heart and Vascular Center
  • Pasadena, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Andes Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner to...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant - ObGyn (Clearlake)
  • Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
  • Houston, TX
  • At Houston Methodist, the Physician Assistant (PA) functions as an advanced practice practitioner, responsible for maint...
  • 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant - Surgery (Clearlake)
  • Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
  • Houston, TX
  • At Houston Methodist, the Physician Assistant (PA) functions as an advanced practice practitioner, responsible for maint...
  • 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

The city of Galveston is situated on Galveston Island, a barrier island off the Texas Gulf coast near the mainland coast. Made up of mostly sand-sized particles and smaller amounts of finer mud sediments and larger gravel-sized sediments, the island is unstable, affected by water and weather, and can shift its boundaries through erosion. The city is about 45 miles (72 km) southeast of downtown Houston. The island is oriented generally northeast-southwest, with the Gulf of Mexico on the east and south, West Bay on the west, and Galveston Bay on the north. The island's main access point from the...
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Income Estimation for Physician - Infectious Disease jobs
$224,805 to $301,764
Galveston, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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