Shea Online
Associate Medical Director Infection Prevention/Control and Antimicrobial Stewar
Shea Online, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Position Description Overview
Under the direction of the System Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control, will assist with the development, implementation and oversight of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) policies and procedures, in collaboration with health system and hospital leadership and relevant stakeholders. The Medical Director is responsible for overall quality, safety, regulatory activities and performance excellence.
Roles and Responsibilities The primary role will be to serve as the Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Associate Medical Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship for Henry Ford Health.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to improving and reducing hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rates; providing subject matter expertise in IPC, healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship; optimizing utilization of diagnostic testing and antimicrobials with subsequent implementation of IPC and diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship process improvement efforts; development and implementation of IPC and ASP principles and policies in general and as they relate to reduction of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs), outbreak response and special pathogens; interpretation of epidemiologic and antimicrobial use data, and improvement of data infrastructures and data reporting in compliance with National Health Safety Network (NHSN), CMS and other internal metrics; assists in coordination of multidisciplinary initiatives; participates in committees; educates and mentors staff.
Skills/Competencies
Demonstrated competency and enthusiasm in leading IPC and ASP initiatives
Demonstrated leadership skills in working with individuals and teams
Is proficient in using metrics in managing programs and services
Ability to mentor less experienced employees and medical staff
Knowledge of quality improvement theory and method
Ability to write concise, informative letters, memoranda, policies, and reports
Maturity, initiative, and ability to be self-directed
Demonstrated ability to work with or understand databases, clinical systems, and epidemiologic analysis, including familiarity with submitting and extracting data to CDC’s NHSN
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
Qualifications
Applicants must have an M.D. degree, or equivalent, from an approved LCME medical school and have satisfactorily completed an Internal Medicine residency program, and an Infectious Diseases fellowship program from an ACGME accredited program
Candidates must be eligible for Michigan medical licensure and be board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease
Supervisory and/or leadership experience, including clinical mentoring and coaching expertise, in a healthcare setting
Two plus (2+) years of experience in ASP and/or IPC with strong/expert working knowledge of infectious diseases, data collection, and/or basic statistics
Strong leadership skills with the ability to advance IPC and ASP
Ability to function effectively and drive the creation and management of projects and programs to successful outcomes in a highly matrixed organization
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences, in group settings or one-on-one
Expertise in establishing physician relationships combined with the ability to manage an interdisciplinary team while appreciating and fostering collegial and peer participation from all disciplines
Advocate for organizational values and commitment to religious, racial and gender equity and diversity
Personal characteristics of integrity, maturity, and honesty aligned with the Mission and Values of the Henry Ford Health
A genuine excitement related to working in an integrated system that is redefining the way health care delivery should evolve
Contact Information Nick Sullivan, CPRP Senior Physician Recruiter Physician & Advanced Practice Provider Recruitment Henry Ford Medical Group Cell: 313-932-4161 HenryFord.com
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Roles and Responsibilities The primary role will be to serve as the Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Associate Medical Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship for Henry Ford Health.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to improving and reducing hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rates; providing subject matter expertise in IPC, healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship; optimizing utilization of diagnostic testing and antimicrobials with subsequent implementation of IPC and diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship process improvement efforts; development and implementation of IPC and ASP principles and policies in general and as they relate to reduction of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs), outbreak response and special pathogens; interpretation of epidemiologic and antimicrobial use data, and improvement of data infrastructures and data reporting in compliance with National Health Safety Network (NHSN), CMS and other internal metrics; assists in coordination of multidisciplinary initiatives; participates in committees; educates and mentors staff.
Skills/Competencies
Demonstrated competency and enthusiasm in leading IPC and ASP initiatives
Demonstrated leadership skills in working with individuals and teams
Is proficient in using metrics in managing programs and services
Ability to mentor less experienced employees and medical staff
Knowledge of quality improvement theory and method
Ability to write concise, informative letters, memoranda, policies, and reports
Maturity, initiative, and ability to be self-directed
Demonstrated ability to work with or understand databases, clinical systems, and epidemiologic analysis, including familiarity with submitting and extracting data to CDC’s NHSN
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
Qualifications
Applicants must have an M.D. degree, or equivalent, from an approved LCME medical school and have satisfactorily completed an Internal Medicine residency program, and an Infectious Diseases fellowship program from an ACGME accredited program
Candidates must be eligible for Michigan medical licensure and be board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease
Supervisory and/or leadership experience, including clinical mentoring and coaching expertise, in a healthcare setting
Two plus (2+) years of experience in ASP and/or IPC with strong/expert working knowledge of infectious diseases, data collection, and/or basic statistics
Strong leadership skills with the ability to advance IPC and ASP
Ability to function effectively and drive the creation and management of projects and programs to successful outcomes in a highly matrixed organization
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences, in group settings or one-on-one
Expertise in establishing physician relationships combined with the ability to manage an interdisciplinary team while appreciating and fostering collegial and peer participation from all disciplines
Advocate for organizational values and commitment to religious, racial and gender equity and diversity
Personal characteristics of integrity, maturity, and honesty aligned with the Mission and Values of the Henry Ford Health
A genuine excitement related to working in an integrated system that is redefining the way health care delivery should evolve
Contact Information Nick Sullivan, CPRP Senior Physician Recruiter Physician & Advanced Practice Provider Recruitment Henry Ford Medical Group Cell: 313-932-4161 HenryFord.com
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