Infectious Disease Physician

About the role

The Associate Medical Director will provide leadership within the Infection Prevention and Control program while maintaining active clinical practice in Infectious Diseases. This individual will work closely with institutional leadership and infection prevention specialists to advance strategic initiatives focused on patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of Infection Prevention and Control programs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance system-wide initiatives in patient safety and quality improvement
• Support ongoing efforts that have established UMass Memorial Medical Center as a leader in infection prevention, including maintaining low rates of healthcare-associated infections
• Serve as an attending on inpatient and outpatient Infectious Disease services, with the opportunity to practice in general Infectious Diseases and/or Transplant Infectious Diseases
• Contribute to institutional education and training related to infection prevention practices

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Diseases
• MD or DO degree and eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure
• Demonstrated experience in Infection Prevention and Control, with the ability to contribute to program development and quality initiatives
• Clinical expertise or focused interest in general Infectious Diseases and/or Transplant Infectious Diseases
• Interest in clinical research, health equity initiatives, or advancing care for underserved populations

Qualifications

• Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School (rank based on experience)
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF eligible employment

Benefits

• Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

Pay

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

Schedule

Full-time