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Epidemiology and Infection Prevention - System Medical Director

Employer
Guthrie Medical Group
Location
Sayre, Pennsylvania
Closing date
Jan 25, 2026
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Specialty
Infectious Disease
Hours
Full Time
Position Type
Permanent
Guthrie is seeking an experienced US Board-Certified Physician who has completed an IM residency and an Infectious Diseases fellowship. The physician must be board-certified in both.Highlights of the Position
  • The position reports to the System Chief Quality Officer of the Guthrie Clinic for Infection Control duties and the Chief of Infectious Diseases for Clinical Infectious Disease duties.
  • The position is tentatively scheduled as 0.5 FTE Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control and 0.5 FTE Clinical Infectious Diseases. Flexible Schedule available.
  • Multiple hospital system (6)
  • A successful candidate must provide subject matter expertise in infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology.
  • Review healthcare-associated infections with subsequent infection control and process improvement implementation to reduce hospital-acquired infections.
  • Development and implementation of infection control principles and policies in general related to the reduction of multi-drug resistant organisms, outbreak response, and particular pathogens.
  • Interpretation of epidemiologic data
  • Improvement of data infrastructures and data reporting in compliance with NHSN, CMS, and other internal metrics
Candidate Requirements
  • Unwavering commitment to our mission of improving health through clinical excellence and compassion; every patient, every time
  • Ability to obtain/maintain Pennsylvania and New York state license
  • Minimum five to seven years in direct patient care
  • Minimum three years of supervisory and/or leadership experience in a healthcare setting
  • Minimum two years experience leading Infection Prevention & Control
  • Robust and expert knowledge of infectious diseases, data collection, and basis statistics.
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to create, manage, and drive projects and programs to successful outcomes.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences
  • Must be eligible for both Pennsylvania and New York Medical Licensure
  • A Master of Public Health (MPH) or similar advanced degree is preferred.
Work-Life Balance
  • 4-6 Weeks vacation time
  • 5 Personal days per year
  • 7 Holidays
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits
  • Above industry average salary: 370K 400K
  • Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • Malpractice/Liability Insurance, including tail coverage.
  • Guthrie retirement savings plan (403B) with employer match (1/2 of the first 6% that you invest) and (1-3.5%) age-based contributions.
  • Allowance for licensure fees, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate, and renewals
Career Development
  • Meeting time 14 days with options for home study
  • 3,400 annually for conference registration, certifications, and membership fees for specialty-specific medical societies
Supportive Transition
  • Relocation expenses paid up to 15K for qualified candidates (subject to taxes)
  • Accompanying Partner placement assistance available
  • Physician professional and social special interest groups
  • Dedicated onboarding specialist and provider services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie

Stefano Ringer - Sr. Physician Recruiter
Stefano.Ringer@Guthrie.org
(607) 426-6009

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