System Medical Director Infection Prevention & Hospital Epidemiology; MD/DO or PhD &183; Hybrid &183
Position: System Medical Director Infection Prevention & Hospital Epidemiology (MD/DO or PhD) &183; Hybrid &183; Salary Negotiable Location: Sayre Highlights of the Position • Systemwide leadership role shaping infection prevention and hospital epidemiology across Guthrie's multi-hospital system, with authority to standardize IP policies, lead outbreak response, align antimicrobial stewardship, and drive measurable HAI reduction (CLABSI, CAUTI, MRSA BSI, C. difficile). • Up to 0.75 FTE administrative leadership and up to 0.25 FTE clinical for MD/DO pathway; 1.0 FTE administrative leadership for PhD pathway. • Hybrid work model with a defined on-site cadence for rounding, investigations, and executive forums, paired with flexibility for remote work. • Direct reporting to the Chief Quality Officer; for MD/DO pathway a dotted clinical line to the Chief of Infectious Disease. • Strong executive support, analytics, and system dashboards to track outcomes, regulatory performance, and reliability. • Salary negotiable with leadership incentives aligned to safety, quality, and regulatory targets. Candidate Requirements • Unwavering commitment to our mission of improving health through clinical excellence and compassion; every patient, every time • MD/DO pathway: Board certified in Infectious Disease; demonstrated system-level IP leadership and documented HAI reduction; SHEA/CDC training preferred; eligibility for unrestricted licensure in PA and NY; readiness to integrate clinical work (up to 0.25 FTE) with enterprise leadership. • PhD pathway: Doctorate in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, or related field; CIC required; five or more years leading multi-hospital IP programs with proven HAI improvement across devices and organisms; expertise with NHSN definitions, surveillance analytics, and regulatory readiness. • Both pathways: Track record of building high-reliability IP programs, leading multidisciplinary teams, partnering with Quality, Nursing, Pharmacy, Microbiology, and Operations, and communicating effectively with executives and front-line teams. • Comfort with travel across Guthrie sites and with using data dashboards to prioritize work and demonstrate outcomes. Work-Life Balance • Hybrid work with defined in-person presence for key rounding, outbreaks, and governance meetings, flexibility for focused remote work. • Predictable administrative schedule with support for efficient travel across system sites. Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits • Competitive base salary (posted as negotiable to reflect pathway and experience) with leadership incentives tied to HAI reduction, regulatory performance, and reliability outcomes. • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement with employer contribution, CME time and allowance, malpractice coverage for MD/DO pathway, and relocation assistance. • Robust administrative resources, analytics support, and onboarding to accelerate early impact. Career Development • Active support for engagement with APIC, SHEA, and IDSA; opportunities for scholarship, presentations, and quality innovation. • Collaboration with academic partners and access to data/PI resources to design and publish improvement work. Supportive Transition • Personalized onboarding plan with the Chief Quality Officer and site IP leaders. • Early wins roadmap aligned to enterprise HAI goals, survey readiness, and standardization of policies, bundles, and dashboards. • Dedicated project management support and clear governance to remove barriers and sustain results. Apply tot his job