Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Infectious Disease Prevention Physician
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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Employee Benefits:
DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.
Review our Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to State of Texas Jobs.
Functional Title:
Infectious Disease Prevention Physician Job Title:
Physician III Agency:
Dept of State Health Services
Department:
Lab & Infectious Disease Svcs
Posting Number:
1026 Closing Date:
01/31/2025 Posting Audience:
Internal and External Occupational Category:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Salary Group:
TEXAS-B-35 Salary Range:
$15,037.75 - $25,432.58 Shift:
Day
Additional Shift:
Telework:
Not Applicable
Travel:
Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City:
AUSTIN
Job Location Address:
1100 W 49TH ST (RBB)
Other Locations:
MOS Codes:
210X,42EX,42FX,42NX,44AX,44BX,44DX,44EX,44FX,44GX,44HX,44JX,44KX,44MX,44NX,44OX,44RX,44SX,44TX,44UX
44YX,44ZX,45AX,45BX,45EX,45GX,45NX,45PX,45SX,45UX,48AX,48GX,48RX,48VX,60B,60C,60D,60F,60G,60H,60J
60K,60L,60M,60N,60P,60R,60S,60T,60V,61A,61B,61C,61D,61E,61F,61G,61H,61J,61K,61L,61M,61N,61P,61Q,61R
61U,61W,61Z,62A,62B,67F,67G,SEI12
Brief Job Description:
The Infectious Disease Prevention Physician serves as the principal medical resource for the Division and will provide extensive guidance to staff, external experts, and stakeholders as well as advises agency executives on infectious disease treatment, prevention, and control.
This is a highly responsible position requiring a physician with a high degree of self-direction and extensive experience in the epidemiology, treatment, and control of infectious diseases including tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), viral hepatitis, and vaccine-preventable diseases. The position will also represent the agency to local, state, and national leaders in infectious disease prevention and control.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
EJF 1: Primary expert on epidemiology, treatment, prevention, and control of infectious diseases. Monitors and maintains up-to-date knowledge on infectious disease medical issues. Provides consultation to staff, public health officials, and healthcare professionals and advises agency executives on infectious disease prevention and control. Primary contact for physician organizations and individual physicians, provides clinical expertise to the Governor's Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response, and represents the Division on committees and task forces of physician organizations. (60%)
EJF 2: Provides expert medical, epidemiologic, and public health consultations regarding diagnostic suggestions, treatments, occurrences, risk factors, modes of transmission, communicability, and appropriate control measures for various infectious diseases. Provides leadership in developing diagnosis and treatment algorithms, clinical treatment guidelines for priority infectious diseases, and provides guidance in developing educational conferences, websites, and materials related to infectious diseases. (20%)
EJF 3: Prepares and conducts oral presentations, briefing documents, reports, articles, and manuscripts on infectious disease topics for local, state, and national audiences and directs staff on the development, writing, and implementation of policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases. (10%)
EJF 4: Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response or Continuity of Operations which may require an alternate shift pattern or location. (10%)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of principles and practices of public health, preventive medicine, and infectious diseases; childhood and adult immunizations; public health responsibilities related to vaccine-preventable diseases; infectious disease epidemiology; methods for the control of communicable disease; and word processing (Word), spreadsheet (Excel), and statistical analysis software programs.
Skill in summarizing data in written, tabular, and graphic form; writing manuscripts; working with local, state, and federal agencies; interpreting laboratory tests; pathophysiology of infectious disease; presenting medical and scientific information to diverse audiences; and negotiating.
Ability to manage and coordinate complex activities and projects; work in a self-directed atmosphere; prioritize and complete assignments.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
1. Licensed as a Medical Doctor by the State of Texas.
2. Board Certified in Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Public Health, Preventive Medicine, or board certification of an equivalent nature. Infectious Disease certification preferred.
Initial Screening Criteria:
1. Current physician licensure by the Texas Medical Board.
2. Board certification in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Family Medicine by The American Board Medical Specialties.
3. Experience in epidemiology and infection prevention.
Additional Information:
None.
Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.
ADA Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.
Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:
The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form
Employee Benefits:
DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.
Review our Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to State of Texas Jobs.
Functional Title:
Infectious Disease Prevention Physician Job Title:
Physician III Agency:
Dept of State Health Services
Department:
Lab & Infectious Disease Svcs
Posting Number:
1026 Closing Date:
01/31/2025 Posting Audience:
Internal and External Occupational Category:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Salary Group:
TEXAS-B-35 Salary Range:
$15,037.75 - $25,432.58 Shift:
Day
Additional Shift:
Telework:
Not Applicable
Travel:
Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City:
AUSTIN
Job Location Address:
1100 W 49TH ST (RBB)
Other Locations:
MOS Codes:
210X,42EX,42FX,42NX,44AX,44BX,44DX,44EX,44FX,44GX,44HX,44JX,44KX,44MX,44NX,44OX,44RX,44SX,44TX,44UX
44YX,44ZX,45AX,45BX,45EX,45GX,45NX,45PX,45SX,45UX,48AX,48GX,48RX,48VX,60B,60C,60D,60F,60G,60H,60J
60K,60L,60M,60N,60P,60R,60S,60T,60V,61A,61B,61C,61D,61E,61F,61G,61H,61J,61K,61L,61M,61N,61P,61Q,61R
61U,61W,61Z,62A,62B,67F,67G,SEI12
Brief Job Description:
The Infectious Disease Prevention Physician serves as the principal medical resource for the Division and will provide extensive guidance to staff, external experts, and stakeholders as well as advises agency executives on infectious disease treatment, prevention, and control.
This is a highly responsible position requiring a physician with a high degree of self-direction and extensive experience in the epidemiology, treatment, and control of infectious diseases including tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), viral hepatitis, and vaccine-preventable diseases. The position will also represent the agency to local, state, and national leaders in infectious disease prevention and control.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
EJF 1: Primary expert on epidemiology, treatment, prevention, and control of infectious diseases. Monitors and maintains up-to-date knowledge on infectious disease medical issues. Provides consultation to staff, public health officials, and healthcare professionals and advises agency executives on infectious disease prevention and control. Primary contact for physician organizations and individual physicians, provides clinical expertise to the Governor's Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response, and represents the Division on committees and task forces of physician organizations. (60%)
EJF 2: Provides expert medical, epidemiologic, and public health consultations regarding diagnostic suggestions, treatments, occurrences, risk factors, modes of transmission, communicability, and appropriate control measures for various infectious diseases. Provides leadership in developing diagnosis and treatment algorithms, clinical treatment guidelines for priority infectious diseases, and provides guidance in developing educational conferences, websites, and materials related to infectious diseases. (20%)
EJF 3: Prepares and conducts oral presentations, briefing documents, reports, articles, and manuscripts on infectious disease topics for local, state, and national audiences and directs staff on the development, writing, and implementation of policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases. (10%)
EJF 4: Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response or Continuity of Operations which may require an alternate shift pattern or location. (10%)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of principles and practices of public health, preventive medicine, and infectious diseases; childhood and adult immunizations; public health responsibilities related to vaccine-preventable diseases; infectious disease epidemiology; methods for the control of communicable disease; and word processing (Word), spreadsheet (Excel), and statistical analysis software programs.
Skill in summarizing data in written, tabular, and graphic form; writing manuscripts; working with local, state, and federal agencies; interpreting laboratory tests; pathophysiology of infectious disease; presenting medical and scientific information to diverse audiences; and negotiating.
Ability to manage and coordinate complex activities and projects; work in a self-directed atmosphere; prioritize and complete assignments.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
1. Licensed as a Medical Doctor by the State of Texas.
2. Board Certified in Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Public Health, Preventive Medicine, or board certification of an equivalent nature. Infectious Disease certification preferred.
Initial Screening Criteria:
1. Current physician licensure by the Texas Medical Board.
2. Board certification in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Family Medicine by The American Board Medical Specialties.
3. Experience in epidemiology and infection prevention.
Additional Information:
None.
Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.
ADA Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.
Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:
The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form