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Lead Our Zero-Harm Strategy: System Medical Director, Infection Prevention (Reports to Chief Quality Officer; up to 0.75 FTE admin / 0.25 clinical)
Lead Our Zero-Harm Strategy: System Medical Director, Infection Prevention (Reports to Chief Quality Officer; up to 0.75 FTE admin / 0.25 clinical)Guthrie Medical Group • Sayre, PA, US
Lead Our Zero-Harm Strategy : System Medical Director, Infection Prevention (Reports to Chief Quality Officer; up to 0.75 FTE admin / 0.25 clinical)

Lead Our Zero-Harm Strategy : System Medical Director, Infection Prevention (Reports to Chief Quality Officer; up to 0.75 FTE admin / 0.25 clinical)

Guthrie Medical Group • Sayre, PA, US
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Highlights of the Position

  • Systemwide leadership role shaping infection prevention and hospital epidemiology across Guthrie's multi-hospital system, with authority to standardize IP policies, lead outbreak response, align antimicrobial stewardship, and drive measurable HAI reduction (CLABSI, CAUTI, MRSA BSI, C. difficile).
  • Up to 0.75 FTE administrative leadership and up to 0.25 FTE clinical for MD / DO pathway; 1.0 FTE administrative leadership for PhD pathway.
  • Hybrid work model with a defined on-site cadence for rounding, investigations, and executive forums, paired with flexibility for remote work.
  • Direct reporting to the Chief Quality Officer; for MD / DO pathway a dotted clinical line to the Chief of Infectious Disease.
  • Strong executive support, analytics, and system dashboards to track outcomes, regulatory performance, and reliability.
  • Salary negotiable with leadership incentives aligned to safety, quality, and regulatory targets.

Candidate Requirements

  • Unwavering commitment to our mission of improving health through clinical excellence and compassion; every patient, every time
  • MD / DO pathway : Board certified in Infectious Disease; demonstrated system-level IP leadership and documented HAI reduction; SHEA / CDC training preferred; eligibility for unrestricted licensure in PA and NY; readiness to integrate clinical work (up to 0.25 FTE) with enterprise leadership.
  • PhD pathway : Doctorate in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, or related field; CIC required; five or more years leading multi-hospital IP programs with proven HAI improvement across devices and organisms; expertise with NHSN definitions, surveillance analytics, and regulatory readiness.
  • Both pathways : Track record of building high-reliability IP programs, leading multidisciplinary teams, partnering with Quality, Nursing, Pharmacy, Microbiology, and Operations, and communicating effectively with executives and front-line teams.
  • Comfort with travel across Guthrie sites and with using data dashboards to prioritize work and demonstrate outcomes.
  • Work-Life Balance

  • Hybrid work with defined in-person presence for key rounding, outbreaks, and governance meetings, flexibility for focused remote work.
  • Predictable administrative schedule with support for efficient travel across system sites.
  • Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive base salary (posted as negotiable to reflect pathway and experience) with leadership incentives tied to HAI reduction, regulatory performance, and reliability outcomes.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement with employer contribution, CME time and allowance, malpractice coverage for MD / DO pathway, and relocation assistance.
  • Robust administrative resources, analytics support, and onboarding to accelerate early impact.
  • Career Development

  • Active support for engagement with APIC, SHEA, and IDSA; opportunities for scholarship, presentations, and quality innovation.
  • Collaboration with academic partners and access to data / PI resources to design and publish improvement work.
  • Supportive Transition

  • Personalized onboarding plan with the Chief Quality Officer and site IP leaders.
  • Early wins roadmap aligned to enterprise HAI goals, survey readiness, and standardization of policies, bundles, and dashboards.
  • Dedicated project management support and clear governance to remove barriers and sustain results.
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