Physician - Allergy and Immunology

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Allergist-Immunologist to join our dynamic healthcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality, comprehensive care to patients of all ages suffering from allergic diseases and immune system disorders. The role involves conducting detailed patient evaluations, performing diagnostic tests, developing individualized treatment plans, and educating patients on managing chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Patient Diagnosis & Treatment: Diagnose and treat a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions, including asthma, hay fever, food allergies, eczema, sinusitis, and inherited immunodeficiency diseases.
• Diagnostic Testing: Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as skin prick tests, blood tests (e.g., IgE measurements), patch tests, and pulmonary function tests (spirometry) to identify specific allergens and assess immune function.
• Treatment Plan Development: Create and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans, which may include prescribing medications (antihistamines, corticosteroids, antibiotics) and administering therapies like allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) or immunoglobulin therapy.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about diagnoses, prognoses, treatment options, allergen avoidance techniques, and lifestyle modifications to manage conditions effectively and prevent severe reactions.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, pulmonologists, and dermatologists, to ensure integrated and holistic patient care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely electronic health records (EHR) of patient histories, examinations, test results, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Emergency Management: Manage emergency situations related to severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis.
• Professional Development: Engage in self-directed learning and continuing medical education (CME) activities to stay current with the latest research, advancements, and treatment protocols in the field of allergy and immunology.
• Research & Education (Optional): Opportunities may exist to participate in clinical research studies, present findings at national meetings, or provide consultation/education to other healthcare providers.

Education

• Education: Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Training:
  • Completed a residency program in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics.
  • Completed a two-year fellowship training program in Allergy and Immunology.
• Certification & Licensure:
  • Board Certification in Allergy and Immunology by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) or board-eligible.
  • Valid and unrestricted state medical license to practice in Delaware.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Competency Skills 

• Excellent diagnostic, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Our Commitment to Your Good Health: With over a century of commitment to Sussex County, Beebe Healthcare is the healthcare provider of choice to the people and families of Sussex County. Over the past 100 years, we have grown from a small community hospital to a progressive integrated healthcare system focused on bringing clinically sophisticated and innovative programs to our area and helping people in our community lead and maintain healthy lifestyles. We are committed to serving the needs of our growing community, and that includes those who travel into Sussex County to receive care from one of our renowned specialists.

Beebe is proud that our Medical Staff continues to grow because of the excellent clinical programs and opportunities, as well as the reason many of our new residents move here: Sussex County is a wonderful place to live.

Whether you need a fast visit to get better quickly, see your family doctor for a comprehensive regular checkup, have an illness or injury that just can’t wait, or any other health challenge life throws at you, Beebe Healthcare has the care you need, the expertise you want, and a location close to home. We continue to work on improving access to all kinds of care here in Sussex County. We hope the information provided here serves as a helpful orientation and quick reference to Beebe’s services.

Welcome to Beebe Healthcare – where we are solely focused on the healthcare needs of the people who live, work, visit, and seek care in Sussex County. As the only health system headquartered in and focused solely on Sussex County, it is our unique position to truly understand the programs, technologies, and barrier breakers needed to provide excellent healthcare services to those we serve because Sussex County is Our Specialty.

• David A. Tam, MD, MBA, FACHE, President & CEO