Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at UMass Memorial Health – Worcester, Massachusetts

Position Title: Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control

Location: Worcester, MA University Campus

Time Type: Full time

Remote Type: Hybrid 1-2 Working Caregivers (Onsite 1 - 2 days)

Job Category: Providers

Job Family: Physicians

Job Type: Dually Employed Physician

Req ID: R26103469

Description:

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Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

UMass Memorial Health, the largest healthcare system in Central Massachusetts and the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, invites applications for a board-certified or board-eligible Infectious Disease physician to serve as Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control within UMass Memorial Medical Center.

This is a distinguished opportunity for a physician leader to contribute to a high-performing academic health system, integrating clinical excellence, quality leadership, and academic engagement.

About the Role:

The Associate Medical Director will provide leadership within the Infection Prevention and Control program while maintaining active clinical practice in Infectious Diseases. This individual will work closely with institutional leadership and infection prevention specialists to advance strategic initiatives focused on patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the physician will serve as an attending on inpatient and outpatient Infectious Disease services, with the opportunity to practice in general Infectious Diseases and/or Transplant Infectious Diseases.

Key Highlights:

• Provide physician leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of Infection Prevention and Control programs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance system-wide initiatives in patient safety and quality improvement
• Support ongoing efforts that have established UMass Memorial Medical Center as a leader in infection prevention, including maintaining low rates of healthcare-associated infections
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient Infectious Disease clinical services
• Contribute to institutional education and training related to infection prevention practices
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

Clinical and Programmatic Environment:

UMass Memorial Medical Center is a major tertiary referral center serving a population of over one million patients and offers a broad and complex clinical environment, including:

• A comprehensive solid organ transplant program (60+ liver and 100+ kidney transplants annually)
• Active bone marrow and stem cell transplantation programs
• A growing ventricular assist device (VAD) program
• Our HIV program is a recipient of Ryan White Part C funding
• A designated Level I Trauma Center

Academic Appointment & Scholarly Activity:

This position includes an academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Medicine, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the academic mission through:

• Teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participation in clinical research and/or quality improvement initiatives
• Engagement in scholarly activities, including opportunities focused on infection prevention and care for underserved populations

What We’re Looking For:

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Diseases
• MD or DO degree and eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure
• Demonstrated experience in Infection Prevention and Control, with the ability to contribute to program development and quality initiatives
• Clinical expertise or focused interest in general Infectious Diseases and/or Transplant Infectious Diseases
• Interest in clinical research, health equity initiatives, or advancing care for underserved populations

Why Central Massachusetts?

Worcester, the second largest city in New England, offers a vibrant, culturally rich, and welcoming community. Residents enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, and snowboarding, as well as easy access to the lakes and mountains of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. With a dynamic arts scene, diverse culinary options, and proximity to Boston and Cape Cod, Worcester is an ideal place to live and work.

Join Us:

This is an exceptional opportunity for an Infectious Disease physician seeking a meaningful leadership role within a respected academic medical center. Qualified candidates are invited to apply and become part of a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in clinical care, education, and research.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:

Jennifer S. Daly, MD
Clinical Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology
Professor of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School

Nicholas A. Smyrnios, MD

Chief Quality Officer, UMass Memorial Medical Center and Medical Group

Associate Division Chief, Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care

Professor of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School

c/o Jessica Merlo, Provider Recruiter
Jessica.Merlo@umassmemorial.org

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

About Us:

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or "caregiver" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.