PRN Physician- Infectious Diseases

Position Title

PRN Physician- Infectious Diseases

Job Description Summary

PRN Infectious Diseases Physician

VHC Health – Arlington, Virginia Full-Time | Main Hospital Campus

VHC Health is seeking a PRN Infectious Disease Physician to join our growing medical staff and provide expert infectious disease consultation and treatment services. The physician will work collaboratively with hospitalists, specialists, advanced practice providers, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of infectious conditions. The ideal candidate is committed to clinical excellence, quality improvement, patient safety, and the advancement of evidence-based infectious disease practices.

Why VHC Health

VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Highlights include

• Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report
• Multiple “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
• CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating
• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
• Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
• Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support
• Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services
• Located in Arlington, Virginia - consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC
• At VHC Health, physician leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.

Position Overview

The PRN Infectious Disease Physician provides specialized evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with infectious diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This physician serves as a key clinical resource for the management of complex infections, antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, infection prevention efforts, and interdisciplinary care coordination. The role offers flexible scheduling while

supporting high-quality, evidence-based patient care and positive clinical outcomes across the health system.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute, chronic, and complex infectious diseases.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient infectious disease consultations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing current clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Manage complex bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.
• Interpret diagnostic studies, laboratory results, microbiology reports, and imaging related to infectious diseases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives through appropriate antibiotic selection, monitoring, and optimization.
• Participate in infection prevention and control activities to promote patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provide consultation and guidance regarding healthcare-associated infections and emerging infectious disease concerns.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Infectious Disease fellowship
• Active Virginia medical license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine.
• Board Certification in Infectious Disease

Position Highlights

• Flexible PRN schedule designed to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to provide specialized infectious disease expertise across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborative environment with experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical support teams.
• Active involvement in antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention programs.
• Diverse patient population with a broad spectrum of infectious disease pathology.
• Emphasis on evidence-based medicine, quality outcomes, and patient-centered care.
• Modern clinical resources and integrated electronic medical record system.
• Supportive organizational culture focused on clinical excellence and professional collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive physician compensation package
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Retirement plan options
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Job Description

Purpose & Scope

The physician is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee.The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level.Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients.

Education

Doctorate degree from an accredited medical school is required.

Experience

One year of medical/surgical experience is required.

Certification/Licensure

Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.

Awards/Recognition

• Received a ‘High Performing' designation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of maternity hospitals across the United States. This survey was based on factors most important to parents when choosing the hospital to deliver their baby.
• Received a top ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for 2023-2024. The report ranked hospitals in 15 adult specialties as well as national and regional rankings. VHC Health is proud to be ranked second in Northern Virginia, 4th in the Washington, DC metro region, and 5th in the Commonwealth of Virginia, out of 121 hospitals ranked
• Received an “A” grade in the spring of 2024 in the Leapfrog Group’s ranking for hospitals. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade gives 3,000 “general acute-care hospitals” a grade based on certain measures surrounding patient safety.
• VHC Health ranked as one of the top hospitals in the region , according to the prestigious annual rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. VHC Health tied for fourth place alongside George Washington University Hospital and Johns Hopkins Medicine-Sibley Memorial Hospital.
• VHC Health’s Outpatient Pavilion Parking Garage has been awarded the prestigious International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI) 2024 Apex Award for Stand-Alone Facility Design .
• VHC Health ranks as Best-in-State for 2024 in Virginia by Newsweek . The first ranking of its kind, this survey ranked the leading hospitals in the United States based on four data sources. VHC Health ranked as #5 in Virginia and was in the top three in the Washington, DC, metro region.
• VHC Health received 5 stars (the highest) in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service’s Quality rating . We were one of only 381 hospitals nationwide to achieve the prestigious five-star rating.
• The Commonwealth of Virginia renewed VHC Health’s 2021 accreditation as a Level II Trauma Center . This underscores the hospital’s commitment to excellence as a community provider of comprehensive medical services and to acutely injured patients.
• VHC Health’s cancer program received Accreditation with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer Accreditation. This recognition demonstrates VHC Health’s dedication to providing our community with the highest quality cancer care.

OUR COMMUNITY

• Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.
• Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.
• Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.
• Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States
• Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.
• Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.
• Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.
• Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.
• Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts
• Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.