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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