Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt 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.Hiring Range: $188,665 - $276,592Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerationsLocation: Worcester, MassachusettsFacility: UMass Memorial Health – UMass Memorial Medical CenterDepartment: Department of MedicineSpecialty: Division of Infectious DiseasesSchedule: Full-timeUMass 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 programsCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance system-wide initiatives in patient safety and quality improvementSupport ongoing efforts that have established UMass Memorial Medical Center as a leader in infection prevention, including maintaining low rates of healthcare-associated infectionsParticipate in inpatient and outpatient Infectious Disease clinical servicesContribute to institutional education and training related to infection prevention practicesCompetitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits packageClinical 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 programsA growing ventricular assist device (VAD) programOur HIV program is a recipient of Ryan White Part C fundingA designated Level I Trauma CenterAcademic 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 fellowsParticipation in clinical research and/or quality improvement initiativesEngagement in scholarly activities, including opportunities focused on infection prevention and care for underserved populationsWhat We’re Looking For:Board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious DiseasesMD or DO degree and eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensureDemonstrated experience in Infection Prevention and Control, with the ability to contribute to program development and quality initiativesClinical expertise or focused interest in general Infectious Diseases and/or Transplant Infectious DiseasesInterest in clinical research, health equity initiatives, or advancing care for underserved populationsOur Benefits:Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School (rank based on experience)Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageEmployer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan optionsTuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employmentConcierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotionsProfessional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregateOrganization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness ProgramJoin 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, MDClinical Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases and ImmunologyProfessor of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical SchoolNicholas A. Smyrnios, MDChief Quality Officer, UMass Memorial Medical Center and Medical GroupAssociate Division Chief, Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical CareProfessor of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical Schoolc/o Jessica Merlo, Provider 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 We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.#J-18808-Ljbffr