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Guthrie Medical Group

Infectious Disease Physician

Guthrie Medical Group, Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States, 18840


Guthrie is seeking an experienced US Board-Certified Physician who has completed an IM residency and an Infectious Diseases fellowship. The physician must be board-certified in both.Position Highlights:The position reports to the System Chief Quality Officer of the Guthrie Clinic for Infection Control duties and the Chief of Infectious Diseases for Clinical Infectious Disease duties.The position is tentatively scheduled as 0.5 FTE Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control and 0.5 FTE Clinical Infectious Diseases. Flexible Schedule available.Multiple hospital system (6)A successful candidate must provide subject matter expertise in infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology.Review healthcare-associated infections with subsequent infection control and process improvement implementation to reduce hospital-acquired infections.Development and implementation of infection control principles and policies in general related to the reduction of multi-drug resistant organisms, outbreak response, and particular pathogens.Interpretation of epidemiologic dataImprovement of data infrastructures and data reporting in compliance with NHSN, CMS, and other internal metricsExperience Desired:Minimum five to seven years in direct patient careMinimum three years of supervisory and/or leadership experience in a healthcare settingMinimum two years experience leading Infection Prevention & ControlRobust and expert knowledge of infectious diseases, data collection, and basis statistics.Strong leadership skillsAbility to create, manage, and drive projects and programs to successful outcomes.Excellent interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiencesMust be eligible for both Pennsylvania and New York Medical LicensureA Master of Public Health (MPH) or similar advanced degree is preferred.Work-Life Balance4-6 Weeks vacation time5 Personal days per year7 HolidaysComprehensive Compensation and BenefitsAbove industry average salary: 370K 400KFull benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.Malpractice/Liability Insurance, including tail coverage.Guthrie retirement savings plan (403B) with employer match (1/2 of the first 6% that you invest) and (1-3.5%) age-based contributions.Allowance for licensure fees, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate, and renewalsCareer DevelopmentMeeting time 14 days with options for home study3,400 annually for conference registration, certifications, and membership fees for specialty-specific medical societiesSupportive TransitionRelocation expenses paid up to 15K for qualified candidates (subject to taxes)Accompanying Partner placement assistance availablePhysician professional and social special interest groupsDedicated onboarding specialist and provider services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie.