Physician Infectious Disease - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Location: \n
\nBridgeport, CT\n
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\nBridgeport is located in the heart of Fairfield County, just 60 minutes from New York City, offering access to nationally acclaimed schools, a beautiful shoreline, and vibrant urban and suburban communities. The area provides an exceptional quality of life with exciting year-round recreation and some of New England's most desirable neighborhoods.\n
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Facility: \n
\nThis is a well-established medical center located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, that is part of the largest integrated healthcare system in the state. The facility has been recognized for its outstanding safety and quality through top Leapfrog ratings and has been honored with the AHA Quest for Quality Award, with notable contributions from its Antimicrobial Stewardship program and work on Hospital Acquired Infections.\n
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Opportunity: \n
\nPhysician - Infectious Disease\n
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Job Details: \n
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• Serve as Chief of Infectious Disease, leading an integrated team of 4 physicians at the regional level while collaborating with over 25 Infectious Disease physicians system-wide
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• Report directly to the System Director of Infectious Disease
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• Drive continued growth of the Section of Infectious Disease
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• Establish communication lines across all service lines to provide departmental support
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• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior faculty
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• Oversee the hospital epidemiology program, working closely with Infection Prevention teams
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• Collaborate with Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacists on system-wide initiatives
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• Perform inpatient consultations and manage outpatient services including HIV and Hepatitis C treatment, STDs, and travel medicine
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• Participate in post-graduate medical education for residents and medical students
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• Appointment at the Assistant Professor level through Quinnipiac University
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• No primary care responsibilities
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• Active Hospitalist program in place to support inpatient care
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• Shared call structure with other Infectious Disease physicians
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• Board Certification in Infectious Disease required; MD or DO degree required
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• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience required
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• Prior leadership experience (e.g., Section Chief, Medical Director) preferred
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• Experience in a multi-site health system preferred
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• Eligibility for Connecticut medical licensure required
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Compensation: \n
\nEmployed salary with benefits.\n
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