Epidemiology Faculty Opportunity

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 222,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking an experienced Epidemiologist - Infectious Disease Physician to join our team in Springfield, MA. The role combines clinical infectious diseases care with hospital epidemiology responsibilities in a major academic-affiliated setting.

You will join a collaborative division, contribute to antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, and population health initiatives, and hold a UMass Chan Medical School–Baystate faculty appointment commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• ABMS BC/BE fellowship trained in Infectious Disease and committed to lifelong learning.
• Two years of professional experience in infection prevention and control training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Associate Hospital Epidemiologist and work with infection preventionists.
• Provide comprehensive infectious diseases care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in clinical research, quality improvement, patient safety and population health initiatives.
• Receive a faculty appointment at UMass Chan Medical School–Baystate Health.

Skills

Infectious Disease

Infection Prevention

Education

ABMS BC/BE fellowship in Infectious Disease

Job description

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts which consists of an academic medical center, three community hospitals and the region’s largest multispecialty group. Our flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate. We are seeking an experienced Epidemiologist - Infectious Disease Physician - to join our staff.

Join an organization that has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement and are often among the first adopters of better ways to deliver care. Be part of an inspired and compassionate team working together to care for the communities that need us.

Position Highlights

• Join our growing Infectious Disease Division at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our collaborative team includes 9 infectious disease physicians, 3 advanced practice providers, infectious disease fellows and a strong multidisciplinary staff.
• Serve as an Associate Hospital Epidemiologist, working closely with physician colleagues and a dedicated team of infection preventionists. Protected time is provided for infection prevention and control responsibilities.
• Deliver comprehensive infectious diseases care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, serving a diverse patient population with a broad range of complex infections
• Receive a faculty appointment at UMass Chan Medical School–Baystate at a rank commensurate with your academic accomplishments and experience. Opportunities to participate in clinical research, quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives are available and strongly encouraged.
• Contribute to a comprehensive portfolio of infectious diseases programs, including a Ryan White–funded HIV clinic, a robust antimicrobial stewardship program, a system-wide infection prevention and control program, and a state-funded special pathogens preparedness initiative.
• Benefit from leadership committed to your professional growth, career development and work-life balance. The position offers a Monday-Friday schedule, weekend call is every 4-6 weeks.

Qualifications: ABMS BC/BE fellowship trained in Infectious Disease with a strong commitment to collaboration, courage, quality and lifelong learning. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of professional experience in infection prevention and control training.

Infectious MD: $222,000 - $320,000 Per 1.0 FTE

Baystate Health is western Massachusetts’s premier healthcare provider and home to the prestigious UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate Health. The cornerstone of our organization is Baystate Medical Center, a 716-bed tertiary care hospital which boasts the state’s single busiest emergency department and the region’s only Level I trauma center. Baystate Health also includes 3 community hospitals, Baystate Children’s Hospital, 35 residency & fellowship programs, and nearly 100 outpatient clinics. We offer a diverse, deeply committed culture that provides outstanding opportunities for physicians to start and advance their careers.

At Baystate Health, we believe that treating one another with dignity and fairness is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to ensuring opportunity and inclusion for everyone through equitable policies, practices, and procedures and creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

To learn more about our health system and living in western Massachusetts, please visit our website at www.choosebaystatehealth.org. Interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers.

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

I understand and acknowledge that as a condition of my employment, I will be required to be vaccinated and follow all required protocols for the influenza vaccine, and the COVID-19 Vaccine as designated by Baystate Health, unless otherwise exempted from such requirements by applicable law.

Baystate Health participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment, or continued employment. An Employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.