Infection Control Site Medical Director/Infectious Disease Specialist
1 week ago
Description:
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, a member of Massachusetts General Brigham, is currently seeking a Board-Certified Infectious Disease Specialist to join our employed multispecialty group.
The role will be divided between serving as Site Medical Director for Infection Control for approximately 20 hours per week and providing both inpatient and outpatient Infectious Diseases consultation services as part of the Infectious Diseases team.
Site Medical Director for Infection Control
The Site Medical Director for Infection Control is a key part of the Infection Control team at Mass General Brigham. This role will report directly to the MGB Chief of Infection Control. The physician in this role will provide clinical support in the day-to-day operations of site(s) infection control teams, supporting the execution of system infection prevention and control strategies and processes.
This role will maintain sound organizational relationships, work well within a matrixed and integrated health care system, and will be facile in performing bi-directional communication with MGB leadership and the site.
The department consists of a Medical Director, Infection Control Manager, and Infection Preventionist. The incumbent would serve as the Co-chair of the Infection Prevention Committee. They would also create and implement, with the Manager, an annual Infection Control Plan and provide IP leadership for the Medical Staff.
Infectious Diseases Physician
Our current team of infectious disease (ID) physicians sees both inpatients and outpatients with a variety of medical conditions including HIV, tick-borne diseases, cancer-related complications, and occasional tropical and travel-related diseases. While the practice is based out of a community hospital, we offer modern therapies such as fecal microbial transplantation. HIV care supported by a local HIV support organization with Ryan White funding. One provider on our ID team also chairs the well-regarded multi-departmental Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, and the candidate would be expected to participate in those activities.
Our ID team currently consists of two physicians and a nurse practitioner. The ideal candidate will be patient-focused and have a demonstrated track record of providing compassionate and expert health care. This role would be expected to participate in on-call coverage with the ID team, to provide 24/7, 365 days/year coverage for both office and inpatient services. The current schedule includes one on-call weekend per month.
About the organization:
The Cooley Dickinson Hospital system, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, has a medical staff of approximately 500 active members (physicians and advanced practice clinicians). The system is comprised of the Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Medical Group, as well as a VNA and Hospice. We pride ourselves on being a progressive, empowering employer, and a place for everyone. We are driven by our responsibility to create a culture of continuous improvement and be an all-inclusive health care provider, employer, and leader in our community.
The systems 140-bed hospital annually admits 8600 patients, treats 34,000 emergency patients and delivers approximately 600 babies. The Cooley Dickinson Medical Group (CDMG), the fastest-growing part of the system, consists of approximately 74 physicians and 37 advanced practice clinicians who provide care at 11 locations.
About the area:
Northampton, a dynamic arts and five-college community in western Massachusetts, has been named one of the best U.S. destinations for restaurants, theater, galleries, and overall quality of life by Leisure Magazine and other travel writers. It features a vibrant arts and culture scene, great educational opportunities for all ages, and a location convenient to all rural and major metropolitan areas throughout New England including three major cities: Hartford (45 miles), Boston (100 miles), and New York City (150 miles).
For confidential consideration email CV to recruitment@cooleydickinson.org
It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.
Qualifications:ndergraduate (required); medical degree (required); background in healthcare (required); active
medical license (required); Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases
(required); minimum of 3 years relevant infection control experience (preferred)*, relevant
professional society membership (e.g., SHEA, IDSA, APIC; required)
Experience and demonstrated knowledge in:
o Principles and practice of infection prevention and control
o Literature as it relates to infection prevention and control
o Evidenced-based infection prevention and control strategies
o Infection prevention and control implementation
o Surveillance for healthcare associated infections
o Requirements for maintaining accreditation, standards, and regulatory compliance
o Prevention of infections and management of exposures in healthcare personnel
Must be available to work in case of a facility-declared emergency.
Must be available to assist during regulatory agency reviews.
*Note that a physician board certified in infectious diseases but without the aforementioned
experience may potentially still be considered for the role, provided they have demonstrated a
commitment to a career in infection control and have met other attributes as listed
It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location MA-Northampton-CDP Atwood Medical Bldg
Work Locations CDP Atwood Medical Bldg 22 Atwood Drive Northampton 01060
Job MD/PHD/Fellows/ PostDocs
Organization Cooley Dickinson Medical Group (CDP)
Schedule Full-time
Standard Hours 40
Employee Regular
Job Posting Dec 16, 2024
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