Infectious Disease Physician

Company: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Location: Nashville
Posted on: March 28, 2025

Job Description:

FACULTY POSITION IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking clinical faculty member/s interested in a career as an academic clinician educator with administrative responsibilities in Antimicrobial Stewardship. The position is for an Attending Infectious Diseases physician who will provide care in the ambulatory clinic and inpatient consultative service and serve as the Director of Adult Inpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship at a large academic hospital. The successful candidate will have clinical training and experience in Infectious Diseases in the acute care hospital and ambulatory care setting and at least 2years of operational Antimicrobial Stewardship experience. The physician will work with three dedicated inpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship pharmacists to promote optimal antibiotic utilization through routine programmatic evaluation, development and implementation of improvement initiatives, and promotion of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Previous leadership experience, outstanding interpersonal skills, and a track record of scholarly work in antimicrobial resistance or stewardship is highly desirable. The Division of Infectious Diseases is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. The successful applicant will join a vibrant division with robust fellowships in general and transplant infectious diseases and addiction medicine. Rank will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level, commensurate with experience and includes a competitive salary and benefits package. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is the largest comprehensive research, teaching, and patient care health system in the Mid-South region. The VUMC clinical research enterprise includes robust programs in quality improvement, bioinformatics, personalized medicine, and clinical investigation. VUMC is a highly supportive environment for faculty and Nashville (---Music City, USA---) is a vibrant, rapidly growing, and welcoming community. Candidates who are BC/BE in Infectious Diseases and legally authorized to work in the US should apply through Interfolio via the link below and attach a letter of interest and CV. http://apply.interfolio.com/163596 Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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