Washington University School of Medicine
Medical Director of Infection Prevention
Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Description
The Division of Infectious Diseases (ID) in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM), St. Louis, MO seeks applicants for a faculty member to serve as the Medical Director of Infection Prevention for BJC HealthCare. This position offers considerable opportunities for leadership, growth, mentorship, research, and collaboration within an academic hospital and its affiliated large, regional healthcare system.
Scope of BJC HealthCare (Eastern Region)
14 hospitals
Over 120 community health locations
30,000 employees
Serves urban, suburban, and rural communities
Washington University School of Medicine
Large, thriving ID Division with 89 faculty, 13 APPs, and 10 ID fellows
Department of Medicine ranked 6th in the nation for NIH Blue Ridge funding
CDC Prevention Epicenters program funded since 1997
Responsibilities of the Medical Director of Infection Prevention for BJC HealthCare
Provide strategic clinical and epidemiological leadership and support to BJC HealthCare infection prevention teams
Provide direction for facility-based and regional IP teams and medical directors on prevention of and emergency response to infectious threats
Lead all aspects of the work of the Infection Prevention teams across the BJC Healthcare system
Provide direction for the Occupational Health team for infectious risks as indicated
Provide clinical and epidemiologic guidance to other relevant teams and councils as needed, such as Patient Experience, Epic, Emergency Management, Patient Safety, Chief Medical, Nursing, and Operating Officer councils
Participate in system-wide leadership meetings as indicated
Engage in emergency and pandemic responses through Incident Command structures
Report to and work with the Chief Quality Officer for BJC HealthCare
Work with the infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship teams in the ID Division at Washington University
Responsibilities of Infectious Diseases Faculty Members at Washington University
Clinical service on the ID Consult service
Participate in teaching and research activities in the ID division
Mentor ID fellows (particularly those on the Healthcare Epidemiology fellowship training track)
Application Process
Applicants should be board certified in Infectious Diseases and be eligible for a medical license in Missouri.
Interested applicants should send a letter outlining interest in the position, relevant experience, and future goals plus their curriculum vitae to Barbara Trautner, MD, PhD, Co-Director the Division of Infectious Diseases at montgomery.stephanie@wustl.edu.
Contact Information montgomery.stephanie@wustl.edu
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Scope of BJC HealthCare (Eastern Region)
14 hospitals
Over 120 community health locations
30,000 employees
Serves urban, suburban, and rural communities
Washington University School of Medicine
Large, thriving ID Division with 89 faculty, 13 APPs, and 10 ID fellows
Department of Medicine ranked 6th in the nation for NIH Blue Ridge funding
CDC Prevention Epicenters program funded since 1997
Responsibilities of the Medical Director of Infection Prevention for BJC HealthCare
Provide strategic clinical and epidemiological leadership and support to BJC HealthCare infection prevention teams
Provide direction for facility-based and regional IP teams and medical directors on prevention of and emergency response to infectious threats
Lead all aspects of the work of the Infection Prevention teams across the BJC Healthcare system
Provide direction for the Occupational Health team for infectious risks as indicated
Provide clinical and epidemiologic guidance to other relevant teams and councils as needed, such as Patient Experience, Epic, Emergency Management, Patient Safety, Chief Medical, Nursing, and Operating Officer councils
Participate in system-wide leadership meetings as indicated
Engage in emergency and pandemic responses through Incident Command structures
Report to and work with the Chief Quality Officer for BJC HealthCare
Work with the infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship teams in the ID Division at Washington University
Responsibilities of Infectious Diseases Faculty Members at Washington University
Clinical service on the ID Consult service
Participate in teaching and research activities in the ID division
Mentor ID fellows (particularly those on the Healthcare Epidemiology fellowship training track)
Application Process
Applicants should be board certified in Infectious Diseases and be eligible for a medical license in Missouri.
Interested applicants should send a letter outlining interest in the position, relevant experience, and future goals plus their curriculum vitae to Barbara Trautner, MD, PhD, Co-Director the Division of Infectious Diseases at montgomery.stephanie@wustl.edu.
Contact Information montgomery.stephanie@wustl.edu
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