Infection Prevention Physician - Hospital Epidemiology

ACPM; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking an Associate Hospital Epidemiologist to advance Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) activities across Emory's hospitals, clinics, and affiliated facilities. This role offers mentored growth in hospital epidemiology, quality, and patient safety for an early- to mid-career infectious diseases physician.

The position involves collaborating with IPC leadership, supporting regulatory compliance, data-driven IPC initiatives, and ongoing education for clinical and

Qualifications

• MD or DO licensed (or eligible) in Georgia.
• Board certified/eligible in Infectious Diseases (ABIM).
• Formal training in healthcare epidemiology (e.g., SHEA).
• Demonstrated interest/experience in hospital epidemiology or infection prevention.
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary clinical/operational teams.
• Growing reputation for professionalism and collaboration with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the Hospital Epidemiologist in OU infection prevention program oversight.
• Collaborate to implement IPC strategies and improvement initiatives.
• Provide clinical guidance to the IPC team with leadership.
• Monitor adherence to CDC, APIC, SHEA and other guidelines.
• Assist in outbreak investigations and infection risk assessments.
• Contribute to root cause analyses and mitigation for HAI.
• Develop and implement IPC protocols across care settings.
• Support regulatory/accreditation requirements (CMS, Joint Commission).
• Participate in surveillance, audits, and infection investigations.
• Educate staff on IPC principles and emerging infections.
• Serve as SME on infection prevention, safety, and employee health.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Education

MD/DO licensed in GA

Board certification in Infectious Diseases

Healthcare epidemiology training

Job description

Emory Healthcare is seeking an Associate Hospital Epidemiologist to advance Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) activities across Emory's hospitals, clinics, and affiliated facilities. This role offers mentored growth in hospital epidemiology, quality, and patient safety for an early- to mid-career infectious diseases physician.

The position involves collaborating with IPC leadership, supporting regulatory compliance, data-driven IPC initiatives, and ongoing education for clinical and