Infectious Disease Chief & Antimicrobial Stewardship Leader

CARIN Alliance; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance in Bridgeport, CT seeks an experienced Infectious Disease Department Lead to oversee hospital epidemiology, lead antimicrobial stewardship, and collaborate across the health system to improve patient outcomes.

The role combines inpatient and outpatient ID clinical care with mentorship of faculty, development of standards, and active participation in education for residents and students, aligning with hospital-wide quality and safety priorities.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in infectious disease.
• Leadership experience in clinical oversight and mentorship.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention, hospital epidemiology, and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Excellent clinical judgment and multidisciplinary communication.
• Commitment to teaching and learner development.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital epidemiology efforts.
• Advance antimicrobial stewardship practices.
• Provide infectious disease consultations across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Mentor faculty and strengthen clinical standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the health system.
• Participate in medical education for residents and students.

Skills

Infectious disease expertise

Leadership & mentorship

Infection prevention & antimicrobial

Clinical judgment & communication

Teaching & learner development

Education

Board-certified in Infectious Disease

Job description

CARIN Alliance in Bridgeport, CT seeks an experienced Infectious Disease Department Lead to oversee hospital epidemiology, lead antimicrobial stewardship, and collaborate across the health system to improve patient outcomes.

The role combines inpatient and outpatient ID clinical care with mentorship of faculty, development of standards, and active participation in education for residents and students, aligning with hospital-wide quality and safety priorities.