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System Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control/Healthcare Epidemiologist

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Roanoke, VA
Full-time

System Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control / Healthcare Epidemiologist - Carilion Clinic

Carilion Clinic, a leading healthcare provider in Southwest Virginia, is seeking applicants for the position of Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control / Healthcare Epidemiologist.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of infection prevention and control at a large, integrated health system in beautiful southwestern Virginia.

The Medical Director will have an academic appointment in the Section of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

We are looking for a dynamic, growth-focused Infectious Disease leader with excellent clinical experience, proven academic interest, vision and creativity.

The System Medical Director with oversee infection prevention and control (IPC) programs across our network of hospitals and clinical sites and will be based out of Roanoke and our flagship Level 1 trauma center.

Key responsibilities include leadership and program management, surveillance and data management, infection prevention and control, coordination with the antimicrobial stewardship program, quality improvement, public health and regulatory compliance, research and evaluation of IPC interventions, and education and training.

Majority of effort will be dedicated to the IPC / HE role.

Qualifications include a medical degree with current ABIM certification in Infectious Disease; active engagement in SHEA or APIC;

a minimum of 3 years of experience in IPC, preferably in a leadership role; and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Carilion Clinic is a progressive leader in American healthcare dedicated to improving outcomes and enhancing value for every patient, while advancing the quality of care through medical education and research in partnership with Virginia Tech and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC).

Carilion Clinic is a multi-specialty, not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Roanoke, Virginia. Carilion Clinic operates 7 hospitals, 264 practice sites, and employs 850 physicians representing 85 specialties, along with 340 residents and fellows in 30 ACGME programs in affiliation with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

Our Infectious Diseases fellowship program has a 100% first-time board pass rate and we work closely with our top-notch Infectious Diseases Pharmacy residency program.

The outpatient Infectious Disease practice offers a full range of services including a Ryan White-funded HIV clinic, along with Hepatitis C, OPAT, and Travel clinics.

Roanoke is a metro area of 300,000, located at the southern tip of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Trail, and close to the 22,000-acre Smith Mountain Lake.

The area offers sensational outdoor activities and an array of cultural activities from fine dining to multiple musical venues and playhouses to symphonies and ballets.

Travel is accessible through the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and daily Amtrak service to Union Station, D.C. and beyond from downtown Roanoke.

The weather features mild winters, an abundance of sun, and extended springs and autumns. The region is home to top-notch schools and Universities and has been coined "the best kept secret in the East."

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer : Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity are encouraged to apply.

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