Infectious Disease Physician/Hospital Epidemiology

Requisition ID 182755
Department 510701 Administration
Schedule Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
Shift Day
Category Provider

Renown Healthis northern Nevada's largest and only locally owned, not-for-profit integrated health network committed to meeting the health and wellness needs of our growing community and serving the surrounding Lake Tahoe and northeast California regions. Renown serves a population in excess of 750,000 in a 17-county area in northern Nevada, the Lake Tahoe area and northeastern California, and welcomes patients from 29 referring rural hospitals in a vast and isolated 80,000-square-mile catchment area.

We are seeking a BE/BC Infectious Disease Physician/Hospital Epidemiology to join our dynamic, physician-led multi-specialty medical group to serve as the Medical Director of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control and as an infectious diseases clinician. You can expect a highly supportive leadership committed to providing resources to keep patients as the center focus of care.

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Position Details:

• Full-time employed position with Renown Medical Group.
• Medical Director of Hospital Epidemiology with dedicated administrative time
• Dedicated Team: 4 MD's, 1 NP, & MA support.
• Additional Support: 3 ID Pharmacist's & fully staffed Infection Control team, strong clinical microbiology lab.
• Active collaboration with ID faculty from University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (1 UNR, 1 VA)
• Teaching & precepting medical residents and students.
• Opportunity to expand ID tele-medicine and outpatient areas such as HIV care, Hepatitis C, Travel, etc.
• Opportunities for clinical and translational research.
• Rotating Call between Providers.
• Supportive team approach with flexible work-life balance.
• Level II Trauma Center with State of the Art Newly constructed Level II NICU and PICU.
• EMR: EPIC
• Formal Academic Affiliation with University of Nevada, Reno School Medicine/Renown
• Guaranteed Salary – MGMA Infectious Disease based on experience.
• Joint faculty appointment in the Department of Medicine – UNR School of Medicine
• 401k with tiered match program
• Health Benefits, employer-paid Short-Term Disability
• 7 weeks Annual Leave bank – all-inclusive
• Paid Malpractice with 100% Tail coverage
• Starting bonus of $30,000
• CME Allowance and Board Certifications covered, Qualifying entity Loan Forgiveness Program as 501(c)(3)
• NO STATE INCOME TAX

Nothing beats living in the Reno-Tahoe region. Our area holds a favorable quality of life from Reno itself to the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, endless activities, diverse culinary scene, and family friendly community, it is easy to understand why so many people choose to live, explore, and play in the natural beauty of our region. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada, Reno is a quick drive to Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, Napa Valley, or San Francisco. Come see for yourself.

Benefits

Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.