Clinical Epidemiologist

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL seeks a Clinical Epidemiologist to apply epidemiologic methods to monitor, investigate, and prevent healthcare-associated infections, adverse events, and other safety concerns. This role collaborates with infection preventionists, quality improvement staff, and clinical teams to ensure data-driven decision-making and regulatory compliance.

You will serve as a triad partner with the System Medical Director of Epidemiology and the Manager of Infection Prevention,

Qualifications

• Education: Masters or Doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field required.
• Experience: Healthcare/hospital setting preferred; experience with EHRs and clinical data systems preferred.
• Certification: CIC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports hospital-wide efforts to monitor, investigate, and prevent HAIs, adverse events and safety concerns.
• Collaborates with clinical teams, infection preventionists and quality improvement staff for data-driven decisions.
• Triad partner with System Medical Director of Epidemiology and Manager of Infection Prevention.

Skills

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data synthesis

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Epidemiology/Public Health/Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

SPSS

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Quality and Safety Division

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 4:30:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$36.79 - $49.67 / hour

Summary

The Clinical Epidemiologist supports hospital-wide efforts to improve patient outcomes by applying epidemiologic methods to monitor, investigate, and prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), adverse events, and other safety concerns. This role collaborates closely with clinical teams, infection preventionists, and quality improvement staff to ensure data-driven decision-making and regulatory compliance. Additionally, this person will serve as a triad partner with the System Medical Director of Epidemiology and the Manager of Infection Prevention.

Requirements

Education: Masters or Doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field required.

Experience: Experience in a healthcare or hospital setting strongly preferred. Experience with electronic health records (EHRs) and clinical data systems preferred.

Certification: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.

License: N/A

Other: Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Familiarity with NHSN reporting, CDC guidelines, and infection control and regulatory standards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across disciplines. Ability to synthesize and present data to both technical and non-technical audiences preferred.

US:FL:Fort Myers