Infection Preventionist - Healthcare Epidemiology

Infectious Disease - Medical Director, Infection Prevention Physician (multiple sites) - Charlotte, NC Description & Requirements

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Join Atrium Health as a Medical Director Infection Prevention Physician (multiple sites) in Charlotte, NC—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Infection Prevention; H1B Visa sponsorship available

~ Atrium Health Infectious Disease Kenilworth (outpatient) / Atrium Health Cabarrus (inpatient)

~30-50% Clinical Responsibilities / 50-70% Infection Prevention Leadership

~ Infection Prevention with opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams

~ Guide data driven interventions and Quality improvement efforts

~ Potential for growth in leadership and administration within the health system

~ Weekend Call Coverage

~ Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

~ Academic title and track with Wake Forest University available

~ EPIC EMR

~ Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line

~ Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature

~ Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients

Training and / or Experience Required

~ Board Certified in Infectious Disease

~ Training or Prior experience in Epidemiology / Infection Prevention

~1-3 Years Experience in Infection Prevention role preferred, but not required

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources

Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support

Paid medical liability insurance

Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances

Relocation assistance

Charlotte is a major financial hub, home to the headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies. The city's neighborhoods offer a variety of lifestyles, from the lively and academic University City to the historic and walkable Dilworth. Uptown Charlotte, the city's business district, provides an urban vibe with many apartments and condos, while suburban areas like Huntersville and Ballantyne offer family-friendly living with beautiful parks, good schools, and plenty of amenities.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a  Best Place to Care —where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most : caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose— from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all —and lives through our values : lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism.