Physician - Infectious Disease South Bend

Saint Joseph is looking for an Infectious Disease provider to help with coverage starting in February.

Provider would be covering at this location : 611 E. Douglas Rd, Ste 310, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

Outpatient Clinic / Hospital-based. Locum would start at 8am and end at 8am the next day. They will cover hospital on call overage and any office calls after hours. Provider MUST be willing and available to cover BOTH inpatient and outpatient.

Call Ratio : 4 : 1

100% adult, 25% Geriatric

15-20 ppd, upwards of 30 when covid spikes

3 physicians within group

EMR : Epic - MUST have Epic experience

Community based practice conveniently located in modern Medical Office Building adjacent to hospital. This practice manages complicated diseases with compassion and clinical expertise. The providers specialize in the treatment of HIV / AIDS and are also known for expertise in fungal infections, bone and joint infections and a range of unusual and complicated infections. The goal of the practice is to assure patients have a positive, healthy experience. Practice is consultative in nature; Physicians and NP sees both inpatients and outpatients.

Doctors participate and direct hospital's Infection Prevention, Infection Control, and Sepsis Programs / Committees. NP may be asked to participate as needed.

Pathology are basic cases you would expect in a hospital of our size including HIV, MRSA, cellulitis, osteomyelitis, septic joint, meningitis, diabetic foot infection, bacteriema, and abscesses.

Credentialing Timelines :

a. Payer enrollment : 90-120 days from receipt of Demographics, IN license, IN Controlled Substance Registration, DEA w / IN practice address, and signed enrollment forms.

b. Hospital Privileges : 45-60 days from receipt of complete CVO / CPI Portal Application.

• Trinity Health does not reimburse for any credentialing costs or application fees.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

BC or BE within 5 years of residency - Required

IN license at the time of submission - Required

BLS - Required

Local provider within driving distance - Preferred

Provider MUST be willing and available to cover BOTH inpatient and outpatient.- Required-Please note at time of name clear

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

BLS

Board Certified

Board Eligible

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Indiana

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Saint Joseph Health System continues the legacy of caring for Michiana begun by the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ more than 150 years ago. Saint Joseph Health System is a Regional Ministry Organization of Trinity Health that provides compassionate, faith-based care paired with the latest in advanced medical technology and procedures.

In addition to acute-based hospital care, we are proud to provide a wide range of community-based and post-acute services including : community wellness, physical rehabilitation, home care, physician clinics, outpatient services, independent and assisted senior living, memory care and affordable senior apartments.

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.