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Job Summary
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, a member of Massachusetts General Brigham, is currently seeking a Board-Certified Infectious Disease Specialist to join our employed multispecialty group.
Qualifications
The role will be divided between serving as Site Medical Director for Infection Control for approximately 24 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.
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Why Choose Mass General Brigham?
Join an integrated healthcare system recognized for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. As part of Mass General Brigham, you’ll benefit from:
A competitive salary with a transparent and rewarding compensation plan.A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and malpractice coverage.Flexible work schedules to meet your personal and professional needs, with options for both full-time and part-time roles.Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program as part of our not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) designation.About Us
Mass General Brigham is a leader in healthcare innovation, comprising 16 member institutions, including world-class academic medical centers, specialty and community hospitals, and a robust physician network. With over 1,180 physicians and 534 Advanced Practitioners across 78 locations, we are dedicated to transforming patient care. At Mass General Brigham, our patients come first.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Explore the opportunity to practice in a dynamic, patient-focused environment while enjoying the benefits of a supportive, community-based setting.
For more information about this role or other opportunities within our network, please contact:
Chip Konowitz
Senior Physician Recruiter
Email: JKonowitz@mgb.org
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Qualifications
Undergraduate (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.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
30 Locust Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
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