Description

Arizona Asthma and Allergy Institute, the state’s largest allergy provider, is seeking a board-certified/ board-eligible allergy and immunology specialist to join our team as we prepare for the retirement of a valued physician. The ideal candidate is compassionate, intelligent, and dedicated, with the ability to manage the full spectrum of allergic and immunologic conditions. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, collaborative environment. Preferred start date: early 2026.

The Associate Physician is responsible for providing direct patient care services to AAAI patients. These services are to assess, diagnose, treat, and counsel patients on healthcare matters related to allergies, asthma, and other disorders of the immune system. Identify allergens causing allergic reactions and develop treatment plans to desensitize the immune system.

Reports To:  AAAI Board & Board President

 Principal Duties and Responsibilities

        Consult with patients to determine their symptoms and health concerns.

        Diagnosing and treating disorders and diseases of the immune system or immunologic conditions.

        Ordering or performing various diagnostic tests that help diagnose various immunology conditions or allergic conditions.

        Educating patients and their family members about some of the treatment options, prognosis, and diagnoses related to                immunology and allergy conditions.

        Perform various provocation tests related to allergies through the use of nasal, bronchial, conjunctival, food, oral, and                   medical challenges.

        Interpreting diagnostic test results to diagnose allergies, asthma, and immunological disorders.

        Develop personalized treatment plans to improve patients’ quality of life.

        Prescribing appropriate therapies, tests, and medications to manage the patients’ condition.

        Administering allergy injections or immunotherapy treatments.

        Obtaining, compiling, and recording patient medical data in various medical systems.

        Effectively monitoring ongoing patient conditions.

        Participate in continuing education courses, training activities, and additional learning opportunities.

        Keeping up to date with the latest developments in allergy and immunology medical practices.

        As directed, developing protocols and training tools

        Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities 

1.      Medicine- knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human illnesses, diseases, injuries,            and other medical issues

2.      Patient education- capable of communicating diagnoses, treatment plans, and other medical matters in a manner that                     can be understood by the patient

3.      Staff development- collaborating with Medical Assistant and other staff to provide training or other developmental needs

4.      Critical thinking skills

5.      Needs to be able to act autonomously and make difficult decisions that would benefit the patient and must consider all               benefits/repercussions of potential actions and choose the appropriate venue.

6.      Willingness to learn deeply about allergy, asthma, and immunology

7.      Strong judgment and decision-making skills

8.      Poise under pressure

9.      Service orientation- toward patients, clinical staff, other Providers, and administration

10.  Skilled in leading projects on an as-needed basis.

11.  Knowledge of IT applications using various software programs (Microsoft Suite, or mobile application)

12.  Ability to work well with others throughout AAAI.

13.  Work in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities

Education

        Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school is              required.

        Completion of a residency in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics.

        Fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology

        Completion of all training is required.

Licenses/Certifications

        Board Certified or eligible to be certified in Allergy and Immunology

        DEA license

        ABAI certification

Other Requirements: Ability to travel to AAAI offices as directed. Willingness to work in any office assigned. Willingness (as needed) to travel for CME opportunities. 

Working Conditions: Medical office environment. Must be able to work in AAAI offices to deliver patient care.