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MO-SSM Health 3440 DePaul Drive

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Serves as the key clinical leader responsible for the oversight, strategic direction, and implementation of the health system's infection prevention and control (IP&C) program. This role ensures the highest standards of patient and staff safety by minimizing the risk of infection and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory and accreditation standards. Provides expert medical guidance, leads outbreak investigations, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES ​

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

EDUCATION

Medical degree (MD or DO) with current licensure to practice medicine in the State

EXPERIENCE

Three years of experience in infection prevention, hospital epidemiology, or quality improvement, along 
with leadership experience

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

Board Certification in Infectious Diseases

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8752010033 Infection Prevention

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.