Opportunity: Antimicrobial Stewardship (Infectious Diseases)
 Opportunity Details
Posted Start Date: ASAP
Specialty: Infectious Disease
Other Specialties Considered:  
Location: Loma Linda, CA, USA
Job Position Code: 1506-01-2017  
Openings: 1
J1/H1B Visa? H1B Accepted
Location Overview:

Loma Linda is located between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. 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.

 Offer Details
Other Benefits:

Competitive Benefit Package Provided.

 Job Description

Loma Linda University Department of Medicine and Faculty Medical Group have immediate openings for full-time faculty candidates in the Infectious Diseases Division. Qualified candidates must be board certified/board eligible in Infectious Diseases. We welcome the application of Fellows and experienced physicians.

Loma Linda Health is a faith based organization. The candidate is not required to be a member of Loma Linda’s faith tradition, but should understand, respect, and support the mission and vision of Loma Linda University School of Medicine and Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Antimicrobial Stewardship

  • 0.5 FTE position combined with 0.5 FTE Transplant or 0.5 FTE General ID, Employee Health, or outpatient clinic emphasis
  • Clinical consults
  • Patients on restricted drugs, those exceeding allowed duration, those with a history of C. diff receiving antibiotics, those being evaluated for MFT, etc.
  • Internal Quality reviews
  • Once the candidate’s reputation among colleagues and Hospital Administration is established (3-5 years), the position can grow to 1.0 FTE which includes Stewardship Administration and Leadership.
  • Call is 1 in 4 to 1 in 6 weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
  • Participation in student, resident, and graduate school education. 

This is not a J1 Opportunity. 
 Contact Information
Contact: The Physician Recruitment Team
Email: RecruitMD@llu.edu

 Practice Information
Practice Name: LLU Faculty Medical Group
Year Established: 1995
Number of physicians in group: 950+
Philosophy of the group:

Loma Linda has long been a leader in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Christian organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Wholeness.
Practice Description :

The Job:

  • Full time Infectious Diseases
  • 80-90% inpatient consultation with a general infectious diseases focus including periodic outpatient clinic involvement.
  • Antibiotic education and control: a division-wide responsibility
  • Teaching opportunities:
    • Basic Science Antimicrobial Pharmacology
    • Junior Clerkship interactive learning
    • Senior Global Health/Tropical Medicine Elective
    • Internal Medicine Student clerkships
    • Resident electives  and formal learning sessions
    • Grand Rounds Presentations
    • School of Public Health Epidemiology lectures
    • Public Information/Community Lectures
  • Mentoring Opportunities
    • Medical Students and residents: personal, professional, Global Health
  • Possible areas of emphasis: Transplant ID, Antibiotic Stewardship, Global Health, Epidemiology
If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.