Infectious Disease - Physician
Tufts Medical Center - Tufts Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
Attending Infectious Disease Physician —
Tufts
Medical Center and MelroseWakefield Hospital
Tufts Medical Center Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Disease is seeking an
Attending Infectious Disease Physician
interested in
tick-borne illnesses
to join our team of outstanding physicians. This is a
unique hybrid role
that blends academic medicine, inpatient care, teaching, research, and community-based clinical practice.
This position includes work at
Tufts Medical Center
in both academic inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, combined with community-facing care at
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
and our
Stoneham clinic
. This integrated model offers a rare opportunity to collaborate across academic clinical care and community environments while caring for a broad and diverse patient population.
Tufts has been at the forefront of scientific advancement in
tick-borne disease research
since
Lyme disease
was first described in the United States in the 1970s. The Tufts Lyme Disease Initiative includes 19 faculty and over 50 members with a focus on tick-borne disease research, making it an outstanding environment for collaboration and research. Currently, members of the Tufts Lyme Disease Initiative have over $50 million dollars in active grant funding for the study of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.
Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient clinical care at Tufts Medical Center
Deliver community-based clinical care at Melrose Wakefield Hospital and our Stoneham clinic as part of an integrated hybrid role
Diagnose and manage patients with tick-borne illnesses, with a focus on Lyme disease
Engage in academic activity and research related to tick-borne diseases, supported by institutional resources
Contribute to ongoing academic initiatives within Tufts’ nationally recognized tick-borne disease program
Participate in teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows
Support the mission of Tufts Medicine through clinical excellence, education, research, and community engagement
Requirements:
M.D. degree, Infectious disease board eligible or certified, with experience appropriate to your career level.
A strong interest and prior experience in tick-borne illness is highly desired.
Research in this area is actively supported through institutional funding.
Passionate about teaching and supportive of the academic mission
A champion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
Interested in building collaborative and interdisciplinary work
A team player who is excited to working cooperatively with a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to champion world-class research innovation
Work shift:
Full-time role
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $204,498.00 to $238,924 annually
. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to people across Massachusetts. Tufts Medicine includes Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose Wakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home — an expansive home care network, and a large integrated physician network.
Tufts
Medical Center and MelroseWakefield Hospital
Tufts Medical Center Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Disease is seeking an
Attending Infectious Disease Physician
interested in
tick-borne illnesses
to join our team of outstanding physicians. This is a
unique hybrid role
that blends academic medicine, inpatient care, teaching, research, and community-based clinical practice.
This position includes work at
Tufts Medical Center
in both academic inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, combined with community-facing care at
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
and our
Stoneham clinic
. This integrated model offers a rare opportunity to collaborate across academic clinical care and community environments while caring for a broad and diverse patient population.
Tufts has been at the forefront of scientific advancement in
tick-borne disease research
since
Lyme disease
was first described in the United States in the 1970s. The Tufts Lyme Disease Initiative includes 19 faculty and over 50 members with a focus on tick-borne disease research, making it an outstanding environment for collaboration and research. Currently, members of the Tufts Lyme Disease Initiative have over $50 million dollars in active grant funding for the study of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.
Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient clinical care at Tufts Medical Center
Deliver community-based clinical care at Melrose Wakefield Hospital and our Stoneham clinic as part of an integrated hybrid role
Diagnose and manage patients with tick-borne illnesses, with a focus on Lyme disease
Engage in academic activity and research related to tick-borne diseases, supported by institutional resources
Contribute to ongoing academic initiatives within Tufts’ nationally recognized tick-borne disease program
Participate in teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows
Support the mission of Tufts Medicine through clinical excellence, education, research, and community engagement
Requirements:
M.D. degree, Infectious disease board eligible or certified, with experience appropriate to your career level.
A strong interest and prior experience in tick-borne illness is highly desired.
Research in this area is actively supported through institutional funding.
Passionate about teaching and supportive of the academic mission
A champion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
Interested in building collaborative and interdisciplinary work
A team player who is excited to working cooperatively with a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to champion world-class research innovation
Work shift:
Full-time role
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $204,498.00 to $238,924 annually
. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to people across Massachusetts. Tufts Medicine includes Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose Wakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home — an expansive home care network, and a large integrated physician network.