System Healthcare Epidemiologist

OSF HealthCare • Peoria, IL

52d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• 5 years in clinical medical practice in fields with active infection prevention practices and knowledge of microbiological epidemiology (e.g., adult or pediatric clinical infectious diseases, medical microbiology, hospital epidemiology).
• Training in epidemiology, infectious diseases, infection prevention, CIC certification or similar.
• Active Physician license in the state of Illinois issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Strong understanding of business practice analysis and reporting mechanisms.
• Analytical skills to develop and implement new services, evaluate performance, systems, and/or procedures, and determine needs for capital equipment and personnel.
• Knowledge and skills to teach, coach, and mentor the team towards patient care aligned with patient preferences, goals, and needs.
• Strong Communication skills to engage with the team and foster a positive workplace culture, as well as engage with the community.

Nice To Haves

• Infectious Diseases (ABIM or AAP) board certified.
• 2 years healthcare administrative experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Strategic development and maintenance of clinical care models compliant with infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship practices.
• Implementation and oversight of assessment and performance improvement related to prevention of healthcare associated infections, transmissible diseases, and continuous readiness for infectious diseases.
• Overseeing utilization of infection-related diagnostic and therapeutic materials and processes.
• Collaborating with executive leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic goals and quality outcomes to enhance patient care, patient experience, and improve medical practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree