Infectious Disease Physician - Academics Job with Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI (Detroit)

Infectious Disease Physician - Academics Job with Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI

Join Henry Ford Health, a leading academic medical center affiliated with Michigan State University and Wayne State University School of Medicine, in Detroit, Michigan. We are seeking an Infectious Diseases physician to serve as the System Associate Medical Director of Epidemiology, Infection Prevention, and Antimicrobial Stewardship.

About the Institution

Henry Ford Health is recognized for clinical excellence across various specialties and is ranked among the top NIH-funded institutions in Michigan. Our health system includes five acute care hospitals, specialized centers for complex cancer and orthopedics, behavioral health facilities, and primary and urgent care centers.

Responsibilities

• Improve and reduce hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rates
• Provide expertise in infection prevention, healthcare epidemiology, and antimicrobial stewardship
• Optimize utilization of diagnostic testing and antimicrobials
• Develop and implement institutional policies and quality improvement initiatives

Academic and Clinical Role

The Associate Medical Director will be a faculty member of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Henry Ford Hospital, which offers advanced fellowships in Hospital Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infectious Disease Transplantation, and Global Health. The role includes clinical responsibilities, academic activities, and opportunities for research and training in healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship. Board certification and fellowship training in Infectious Disease are required. Faculty appointments are available based on experience.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care