What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Medical Director Infection Control/Infectious Disease Specialist - Mass Gen position at Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Mass?
This full-time role is divided between serving as Site Medical Director of Infection Control (approximately 0.6 FTE) and providing inpatient and outpatient Infectious Disease consultation (0.4 FTE). The position offers an exceptional opportunity to combine direct patient care with healthcare leadership, driving system-wide quality, safety, and infection prevention initiatives.
Site Medical Director for Infection Control
The Medical Director for Infection Control, Community is a key member of the Infection Control team at Mass General Brigham. This role will report directly to the system Chief of Infection Control for Mass General Brigham. The physician in this role will be responsible for providing clinical support in the day-to-day operations of Cooley Dickinson Hospital as part of the site infection control teams. This role will support the execution of standardized, system-wide infection prevention and control strategies and processes and ensure alignment and consistency with MGB's Infection control program.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide essential input to the MGB Chief of Infection Control to inform the strategy, policies, and guidelines to ensure a highly reliable system and the quality of healthcare care within MGB is of the highest quality
- Execute the MGB infection prevention and control strategy at the site level
- Liaise and collaborate with system and site teams as needed
- Understand data provided by the system team and use knowledge of local practices and culture to identify areas of opportunity for improvement as well as communicate to the system areas which are at risk
- Provide strong bi-directional communication between the system and the site(s), with accountability for distribution of organizational communication (including pertinent data and analytics) from MGB to the site and vice versa
- Prepare reports and presentations pertaining to infection prevention and control as requested
- In conjunction with system leadership and site teams, implement and coordinate infection prevention and control initiatives
- Support the site(s) infection prevention team including availability for case review and investigations
- Collaborate with all members of the MGB Infection Control team to ensure site preparedness and execution of site visits by regulatory bodies
The incumbent will work as part of a site-based team including a Sr Infection Control Manager and Infection Preventionist.
Infectious Diseases Physician
Our current team of infectious disease (ID) physicians sees both inpatients and outpatients with a variety of medical conditions including HIV, tick-borne diseases, cancer-related complications, and occasional tropical and travel-related diseases. While the practice is based out of a community hospital, we offer modern therapies such as fecal microbial transplantation. HIV care supported by a local HIV support organization with Ryan White funding. One provider on our ID team also chairs the well-regarded multi-departmental Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, and the candidate would be expected to participate in those activities.
Our ID team currently consists of one physician and two advance practitioners. We are recruiting an additional ID physician to this team. The ideal candidate will be patient-focused and have a demonstrated track record of providing compassionate and expert health care.This role would be expected to participate in on-call coverage with the ID team, to provide24/7, 365 days/year coverage for both office and inpatient services. The current schedule includes one on-call weekend per month.
Why Choose Mass General Brigham?
Join an integrated healthcare system recognized for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. As part of Mass General Brigham, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive salary and transparent compensation plan.
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, retirement, and malpractice coverage.
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities within one of the nation's premier healthcare systems.
- Integrated Epic EHR and access to MGB's clinical resources and collaborative network.
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through our 501(c)(3) status.
Why Northampton?
Northampton, located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, excellent schools, and charming downtown area filled with shops, theaters, and restaurants. Celebrated by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the best U.S. destinations, and Money Magazine as one of the Top 50 Places to Live. The town's proximity to Boston (100 miles), Hartford (45 miles), and New York City (150 miles) offers easy access to major urban centers while maintaining the charm and beauty of New England living. Experience a blend of culture, nature, and community that makes Northampton a unique place to live and work.
About Us
Mass General Brigham is a leader in healthcare innovation, comprising 16 member institutions, including world-class academic medical centers, specialty and community hospitals, and a robust physician network. With over 1,180 physicians and 534 Advanced Practitioners across 78 locations, we are dedicated to transforming patient care. At Mass General Brigham, our patients come first.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited institution.
- Board Certified in Infectious Disease.
- Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts.
- Demonstrated expertise or interest in infection prevention, hospital epidemiology, or quality improvement.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant infection control experience.
- Active membership in professional societies such as SHEA, IDSA, or APIC required.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Explore the opportunity to practice in a dynamic, patient-focused environment while contributing to system-wide infection prevention and quality improvement efforts.
For more information on this role, including the full Job Description for the Site Medical Director for Infection Control, please contact:
Chip Konowitz
Senior Physician Recruiter
Email: JKonowitz@mgb.org
Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.
