Medical Director of Infection Prevention - Open Rank

Job Summary:

The Division of Infectious Diseases (ID) is recruiting a faculty member at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (Anschutz Medical Campus) for the role of Hospital Epidemiologist and Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control, University of Colorado Hospital (UCH). This physician will have primary duties in clinical infectious diseases at University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) with special interest and experience in Infection Prevention and Control (IP) and hospital epidemiology. Responsibilities will include infectious diseases consultative services, active involvement in the ID Division (e.g., participation in educational activities), and leadership of UCH Infection Prevention (IP) activities and programs. Applicants must have completed an accredited Infectious Diseases fellowship and be ABIM board eligible or board certified in Infectious Diseases. Training/experience in hospital epidemiology and infection prevention and control are beneficial. Applicants will ideally have demonstrated aptitude for scholarly achievement. Applicants with experience in hospital epidemiology and/or an MPH, in addition to MD/DO, are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience in basic, translational or clinical research in Infectious Diseases is also welcome as we seek to expand research activities around IP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Medial Director of Infection Prevention - 85%
• Infectious Disease Clinical Attending, inpatient and/or outpatient - 15%.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring of trainees
• Publish scholarly work
• The Medical Director of Infection Prevention serves jointly with the Manager of Infection Prevention as a Leadership Dyad to provide clinical and administrative leadership for Infection Prevention.
• Oversight of program surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms
• Identifying and investigating clusters or outbreaks of infection
• Analyzing procedure and device-associated infections
• Creating evidence-based interventions to prevent healthcare-associated infections
• Evaluating methods and technologies to reduce transmission of pathogens within the institution
• Creating and maintaining appropriate infection control policies
• Contributing to educational programs regarding infection control for all hospital employees, physicians, and trainees
• Providing consultation to health care providers in the assessment and management of patients and employees with communicable diseases
• Providing feedback to occupational health and safety programs related to infection control and prevention
• Advising hospital senior leadership on issues related to reduction of infection risks and regulatory requirements
• Participating in ongoing programs and initiatives for continuous quality assessment, quality improvement, and infection risk reduction (e.g., hand hygiene promotion and monitoring)
• The Medical Director, in conjunction with their relevant dyadic partner, annually develops shared goals and objectives and key results (OKRs) for Infection Prevention.
• Appointment: The Medical Director for Infection Prevention will be appointed by the UCHealth Infection Prevention and Control Senior Medical Director with input from the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) CMO, relevant Associate Chief Medical Officers (ACMOs), relevant Department Chair (or Division Head, as appropriate) and concurrence from the UCH CNO (or designee) and/or UCH COO (or designee). Ongoing appointment as Medical Director will be on an annual basis by the UCHealth Infection Prevention and Control Senior Medical Director with input from the UCH CMO, relevant Associate Chief Medical Officers (ACMOs), relevant Department Chair (or Division Head, as appropriate) and concurrence from the UCH CNO (or designee) and/or UCH COO (or designee).
• Accountability: The Medical Director is accountable to the UCHealth Infection Prevention and Control Senior Medical Director for performance of the Infection Prevention program. The Medical Director of Infection Prevention is accountable to the UCHealth Infection Prevention and Control Senior Medical Director for their performance as a Medical Director. Annual evaluation of Medical Director performance will be completed by the UCHealth Infection Prevention and Control Senior Medical Director with input from the UCH CMO, CQO and CNO. Medical Director annual performance evaluations will be shared with the individual's academic Division Head and Department Chair. All existing academic reporting and accountability relationships remain intact and are not supplanted by Medical Director reporting, accountability or evaluation processes.

Key Relationships

• Nurse or Operational Manager dyadic partner
• Relevant Clinical Service Lead(s) and Clinical Directors
• UCH physician, nursing, APP, operational and quality leadership

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Academic rank will be determined during the interview process after discussion between you and the department about your previous experience and academic desires.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• Education: MD/DO or MD/DO-PhD degree
• Experience: Completion of ID fellowship at accredited program

Associate Professor:

• Education: MD/DO or MD/DO-PhD degree
• Experience: Completion of ID fellowship at accredited program

Professor:

• Education: MD/DO or MD/DO-PhD degree
• Experience: Completion of ID fellowship at accredited program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hospital epidemiology experience
• Experience in basic, translational or clinical research.
• Demonstrated publication record
• Existing extramural funding or strong potential for it
• Clinically active and respected

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• ID clinical practice skills
• Collegiality
• Ability to liaison well with other inpatient services
• Teaching and mentoring skills
• Scholarly work according to interest and aptitude
• Motivate excellence and teamwork among providers and staff, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
• Exemplary leadership skills, including interpersonal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, problem resolution, decision-making and project/change management
• Ability to integrate clinical, quality/patient safety, management and financial concepts
• Demonstrated experience in leading high-performing, cross-functional teams; designing and implementing processes for strong and effective clinical and practice management operations
• Advocate of excellence in education
• Commitment to ensuring an excellent patient experience

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Darian Crosby - Darian.Crosby@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by March 14^th, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor: $210,000 to $250,000

Associate Professor: $255,000 to $295,000

Professor: $300,000 to $350,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.