Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control / Healthcare Epidemiologist

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Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control / Healthcare Epidemiologist
Carilion Clinic | Roanoke, Virginia
Shape the future of infection prevention across an integrated health system.
Carilion Clinic is seeking an accomplished Infectious Disease physician to serve as Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) / Healthcare Epidemiologist . This is an opportunity to make a system-wide impact by setting strategy, influencing clinical practice, and advancing quality and patient safety across Carilion’s hospitals and ambulatory locations.
You’ll collaborate with executive, physician, quality, and IPC leaders to strengthen Carilion’s infection prevention program and help shape its future direction. The majority of your effort will be dedicated to IPC and healthcare epidemiology leadership.
What You’ll Do
• Lead and shape Carilion’s system-wide Infection Prevention and Control strategy.
• Establish priorities and drive improvement in healthcare-associated infections, hand hygiene, surgical site infections, antimicrobial resistance, and stewardship.
• Use data, evidence, and national best practices to improve outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted physician expert and partner to clinical and executive leaders.
• Advance patient safety, quality, regulatory, and public health initiatives.
• Educate and mentor physicians, clinicians, staff, residents, and students.
• Foster collaboration and shared accountability across the organization.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful change, influence care across an entire health system, and help shape the future of Infection Prevention and Control , we invite you to explore this leadership opportunity with Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia.
Moving Forward Together.
Work Experience
What You’ll Bring
• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Current ABIM or AOBIM certification in Infectious Disease .
• At least three years of Infection Prevention and Control experience , preferably with leadership responsibilities.
• Active involvement with SHEA and/or APIC .
• A collaborative leadership style and passion for quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in a large, complex healthcare system is preferred.

Benefits
Carilion Clinic offers physicians a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer-funded pension plan and retirement savings options
• CME funds and CME time
• Life and disability insurance
• Malpractice coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonus for eligible positions
• Student loan assistance for select positions
• Wellness and employee assistance programs

Specific benefits and incentives may vary by position.
$270,000-450,000.00 The posted salary range may not reflect the full value of the total compensation package. You are eligible to participate in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus compensation programs to improve the minimum salary. Historical averages of Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus earnings are included in the maximum salary. In addition, comprehensive benefits and pension offerings further enhance the overall rewards package.