System Healthcare Epidemiologist

OSF HealthCare; Peoria, Rockford, Evergreen Park (IL, IL, IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a System Healthcare Epidemiologist to lead infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship programs across the system. You will develop, implement, and oversee strategies that improve patient safety, outcomes, and preparedness for infectious diseases.

The role requires MD/DO, board certification preferred, and at least five years in clinical practice with infection prevention expertise, CIC certification, and Illinois medical licensure, plus strong leadership and

Qualifications

• MD or DO required for clinical leadership in infection prevention.
• 5+ years in clinical practice with infection prevention and microbiology knowledge.
• CIC certification or equivalent training.
• Active physician license in Illinois.
• Strong communication and analytical skills to teach and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain infection prevention models and care pathways.
• Collaborate with system leadership to set strategic quality goals.
• Oversee assessments and performance improvement for infection prevention.
• Guide antimicrobial stewardship and readiness for infectious disease threats.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Mentoring

Business impact

Education

MD/DO

Job description

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This is a Salaried position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The System Healthcare Epidemiologist is responsible for strategic development and maintenance of clinical care models compliant with highly reliable infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship practices. This role is responsible for implementation and oversight of the assessment and performance improvement related to prevention of healthcare associated infections, transmissible diseases, continuous readiness for infectious diseases, and utilization of infection related diagnostic and therapeutic materials and processes. The System Healthcare Epidemiologist collaborates with the executive leadership of operating units and other system executive/operational leaders on innovative thinking to develop, implement and evaluate strategic goals and quality outcomes in efforts to enhance patient care, patient experience, and improve medical practice.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree

Experience:

• 5 years in clinical medical practice in fields with active infection prevention practices and knowledge of microbiological epidemiology is part of daily work (includes, but not limited to, adult or pediatric clinical infectious diseases, medical microbiology, hospital epidemiology).
• Training in epidemiology, infectious diseases, infection prevention, CIC certification or similar.

Licensure/ Certification:

• Active Physician license in the state of Illinois issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of business practice analysis and reporting mechanisms with demonstrated ability to verbalize how the business portion impacts the clinical portion of the program’s activities.
• Analytical skills necessary to develop and implement new services, evaluate performance, systems and/or procedures, and determine needs for capital equipment and personnel.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to teach, coach and mentor the team to strive towards providing patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served.
• Strong Communication skills and ability to engage with those with those on the team to foster a positive culture in the workplace as well as engage with those in the community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Infectious Diseases (ABIM or AAP) board certified.

Experience:

• 2 years healthcare administrative experience in-order-to understand division services and market conditions, healthcare system standards and policies, government and accreditation agency requirements, and to effectively direct and plan the development of services.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.