Infectious Disease Physician

Location:

Worcester, Massachusetts. Facility: UMass Memorial Health UMass Memorial Medical Center. Department:
Department of Medicine. Specialty:
Division of Infectious Diseases.

Schedule:

Full-time.

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.

• Provide physician leadership in 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.

• Comprehensive solid organ transplant program (60+ liver and 100+ kidney transplants annually).
• Active bone marrow and stem cell transplantation programs.
• Growing ventricular assist device (VAD) program.
• HIV program receives Ryan White Part C funding.
• Designated Level I Trauma Center.

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.

Successful candidates are 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.

• 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.

• Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School (rank based on experience).
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Employer‑funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options.
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF eligible employment.
• Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions.
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate.
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program.

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 become part of a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in clinical care, education, and research.

We are committed to fostering and embracing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Creating a diverse environment of professors and clinicians who offer unique insights and perspectives as we teach the next generation of physicians is critical to our mission. We are engaged in multiple initiatives with UMass Chan Medical School and with UMass Memorial Health to expand the diversity within our Medical Group in the spirit of inclusivity.