Academic Infectious Disease Physician in Southern California

Loma Linda University Department of Medicine and Faculty Medical Group have immediate openings for full time faculty candidates to grow its Infectious Diseases Division. Qualified candidates must be board certified/board eligible in Infectious Diseases.

Infectious Diseases faculty members participate in hospital consultation, clinic, resident education, and student education. There is opportunity for areas of special interest, based on the background, experience, and interest of applicant. Weekend and holiday call will be shared equally among faculty members. We welcome the application of Fellows in training and mature physicians.

The Infectious Diseases Division is heavily involved in resident education, and some members are also heavily involved in medical student education. Teaching not only MS3 and MS4 students at bedside, but also teaching MS1 and MS2 students in the classroom, topics include Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, and Pharmacology. Where contribution to basic science teaching is significant, protected time for these activities could be arranged as a joint agreement with the Office of Medical Student Education

Full-time general Infectious Diseases faculty position with opportunities for one or more of the following based on applicant skills and interest:

• Assistant Director of Antibiotic Stewardship
• Medical Director of OPAT Program

Job Description:

• 80-90% inpatient consultation in General Infectious Diseases with periodic outpatient clinic involvement.
• Mentoring and research opportunities
• Antibiotic education and control: a division-wide responsibility
• Teaching opportunities include:
  • Infectious Diseases Fellowship Core Curriculum lectures
  • Junior medical student clerkship interactive learning
  • Senior medical student Global Health/Tropical Medicine elective
  • Senior medical student Internal Medicine elective
  • Internal Medicine Resident electives and formal learning sessions such as journal clubs and case conference presentations
  • Grand Rounds Presentations
  • School of Public Health Epidemiology lectures
  • Public Information/Community Lectures

The setting:

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children’s Hospital and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world class level of clinical excellence. The Medical Center serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population approaching 4 million.

Loma Linda University’s Medical Center and Children’s Hospital is the only Level I Trauma Center serving a four-county area that covers approximately 25 percent of the state. The Medical Center and Children’s Hospital are equipped with over 850 licensed beds.

This setting is a stimulating clinical and educational environment, with opportunities for general medical and global health education. Loma Linda University School of Medicine alumni have a long history of international service; thus, the University is affiliated with numerous international service sites.

Loma Linda is located between Los Angeles and Palm Springs and near Temecula. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beach cities, skiing, hiking, and a variety of other outdoor activities. This region also has excellent private and public-school systems.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $210,000 - $237,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
• Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
• CME Days and Funds
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)

We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.

This opportunity is not eligible for a J-1 Waiver.

Interested individuals, please contact Provider Recruitment at: recruitmd@llu.edu