Overview
Physician (Hansen’s Disease) – Advance Medicine. Advance Research. Transform Lives.
Are you a physician seeking an opportunity to combine exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education in a nationally recognized program? Join our team as a Physician (Hansen’s Disease) and play a vital role in improving the lives of patients with Hansen’s disease (leprosy) and other complex medical conditions while advancing clinical knowledge that impacts care around the world.
This is more than a clinical position—it’s an opportunity to become part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care, mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals, and contributing to innovative research that shapes the future of infectious disease medicine.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Healthcare Systems Bureau/National Hansen’s Disease Program is seeking a Physician to serve as a staff clinician in Baton Rouge, LA.
What You’ll Do
As a Physician (Hansen’s Disease), you will:
Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with Hansen’s disease and other complex medical conditions while supporting the daily operations of the clinic.
Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans that address both the physical and mental health needs of your patients.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
Serve as a clinical research liaison, partnering with internal and external organizations to advance scientific knowledge and contribute to publications in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Teach and mentor medical students, interns, residents, fellows, and practicing physicians through both short- and long-term educational programs.
Contribute your clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes, strengthen public health initiatives, and advance the understanding and treatment of Hansen’s disease.
See the full job announcement on USAJobs.gov for complete details, salary, qualifications, and how to apply.
About Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Healthcare Systems Bureau/National Hansen's Disease Program
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) mission is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans. HHS has thirteen (13) operating divisions, including ten (10) public health service agencies and three (3) human services agencies. These organizations administer a wide variety of health and human services and conduct life-saving research for the nation, protecting and serving all Americans.
