What are the responsibilities and job description for the Epidemiology and Infection Prevention - System Medical Director position at Guthrie Medical Group?
Guthrie is seeking an experienced US Board-Certified Physician who has completed an IM residency and an Infectious Diseases fellowship. The physician must be board-certified in both.
Highlights of the Position
The position reports to the System Chief Quality Officer of the Guthrie Clinic for Infection Control duties and the Chief of Infectious Diseases for Clinical Infectious Disease duties.
The position is tentatively scheduled as 0.5 FTE Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control and 0.5 FTE Clinical Infectious Diseases. Flexible Schedule available.
Multiple hospital system (6)
A successful candidate must provide subject matter expertise in infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology.
Review healthcare-associated infections with subsequent infection control and process improvement implementation to reduce hospital-acquired infections.
Development and implementation of infection control principles and policies in general related to the reduction of multi-drug resistant organisms, outbreak response, and particular pathogens.
Interpretation of epidemiologic data
Improvement of data infrastructures and data reporting in compliance with NHSN, CMS, and other internal metrics
Candidate Requirements
Unwavering commitment to our mission of improving health through clinical excellence and compassion; every patient, every time
Ability to obtain / maintain Pennsylvania and New York state license
Minimum five to seven years in direct patient care
Minimum three years of supervisory and / or leadership experience in a healthcare setting
Minimum two years’ experience leading Infection Prevention & Control
Robust and expert knowledge of infectious diseases, data collection, and basis statistics.
Strong leadership skills
Ability to create, manage, and drive projects and programs to successful outcomes.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences
Must be eligible for both Pennsylvania and New York Medical Licensure
A Master of Public Health (MPH) or similar advanced degree is preferred.
Work-Life Balance
4-6 Weeks’ vacation time
5 Personal days per year
7 Holidays
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits
Above industry average salary : 370K – 400K
Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
Malpractice / Liability Insurance, including tail coverage.
Guthrie retirement savings plan (403B) with employer match (1 / 2 of the first 6% that you invest) and (1-3.5%) age-based contributions.
Allowance for licensure fees, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate, and renewals
Career Development
Meeting time – 14 days with options for home study
3,400 annually for conference registration, certifications, and membership fees for specialty-specific medical societies
Supportive Transition
Relocation expenses paid – up to 15K for qualified candidates (subject to taxes)
Accompanying Partner placement assistance available
Physician professional and social special interest groups
Dedicated onboarding specialist and provider services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie
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