Regional Medical Director jobs in South Carolina
Regional Medical Director establishes and implements health care policies and standards, evaluates new treatments, and conducts medical research to ensure the quality of the medical care provided to patients for a specified region. Writes research publications to support clinical service offerings. Being a Regional Medical Director is responsible for strategic clinical relationships with physicians in the region. Oversees the development of the clinical content in marketing materials. Additionally, Regional Medical Director ensures all regional clinical programs are in compliance with laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree. Typically reports to top management. The Regional Medical Director manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Regional Medical Director typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology
- Aiken Regional Medical Centers
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Aiken, SC
FULL_TIME
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Responsibilities
Director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology
Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services.
Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com
The Director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology will directs the organization's Infection Prevention and Control programs. Assesses regulatory compliance and ongoing IP readiness. Oversees clinical IP programs while promoting patient safety. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) surveillance, analysis, reporting, and recording activities as well as setting standards and evaluating compliance for practices that are associated with the prevention and control of health care associated infections. The goal is to provide a safe environment through the prevention of infection in patients, families, employees, and visitors. The employee in this position will have clinical authority over the infection prevention and control program, which includes the daily management of infection prevention and control activities, developing and implementing policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases. The employee in this position is also responsible for developing a system for identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases. Duties also include providing education to multiple groups internal and external to the organization, as well as routine and special focus monitoring activities. Responsible for the formulation and communication of Infection Prevention policies in compliance with accrediting agency standards (TJC, CMS); regulatory agencies standards (EPA, FDA, OSHA) and guidelines of governmental agencies (CDC/DHQP, NCIRD-ACIP, DHS) and professional organizations (AAMI, AHRQ, AIA, AORN, APIC, IDSA, SHEA). This position is responsible for the oversight of the Infection Control program and practices for the Acute Hospital, Behavioral Health Hospital, Surgery Center of Aiken, and various outpatient clinics associated with the hospital as well as the Freestanding Emergency Department(s).
Duties- Directs an evidence-based data driven infection prevention and control program at the system level. Responsible for establishing mission, vision, planning, assessment, and leadership in the areas of prevention and control of infections. Assures compliance with infection prevention related regulatory, accreditation standards and quality/performance improvement. Oversees the collections and analysis of infection data which drives the IP program.
- Serves as a resource to stakeholders on issues regarding infection prevention and control.
- Performs, in collaboration with the Infection Prevention Committee, an annual Infection Prevention Risk Assessment and develops a system-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program Plan.
- Provides facilitation of hospital Infection Control program, to include trending data, performing focus studies, and maintaining documentation of activities to include the ICP Committee Meetings.
- Provides administative direction and organization for all epidemic investigations related to healthcare-associated or community acquired infections and/or occupational exposures, in order to assure necessary patient safety and risk management practices ae addressed following current evidence-based approaches and regualtory requirments.
- Develops, revises, and/or reviews all department-specific and hospital-wide Infection Control policies at designated intervals.
- Develops written policies and procedures that describe the types of surveillance carried out to monitor the rates of infections, the system used to collect and analyze data, and activities to prevent and control infection.
- Oversees and/or completes the reporting process to the CDC NHSN of healthcare associated infections.
- Provides education to associates, medical staff, and community agencies regarding disease-specific guidelines, policies, and practices.
- Collaborates with Human Resources and Employee Health Services in investigation of occupational exposures to communicable diseases and in design/development of infection prevention programs.
- Collaborates with Information Technology Department regarding implementation of automated surveillance technology (Cerner - Infection Control Module) for identification of healthcare associated infection.
- Oversees and/or completed the analysis, interprets and disseminates specific data on healthcare associated infections to key stakeholders. Collaborates with key stakeholders to devise evidence based prevention programs and corrective action plans as needed.
- Provides administrative direction on matters related to environmental contamination remediation (e.g. water intrusion/damage) to support infection prevention and control for the safety of patients ahd healthcare personnel, in collaboration with other departments as appropriate to the event.
- Utilizes laboratory support, particularly microbiological and serological to collect data and review/analyze information.
- Monitors the effects of intervention strategies on infection rates and supports a culture of zero HAIs along with zero tolerance for non-compliance with best practices.
- Serves as a liaison between regulatory agencies with regard to reporting of cases/ outbreaks of communicable disease to medical staff, S.C. DHEC as mandated by S.C. Code of Laws, Center for Disease Control as appropriate and the implementation of control strategies (epidemiology).
- Collaborates with Emergency Management and external agencies in designing and executing the Epidemic/Bioterrorism Response Plan.
- Provides consultation regarding the purchase of all equipment and supplies used for sterilization, dis-infection, and decontamination purposes.
- Periodically reviews and makes recommendations regarding cleaning agents used throughout the hospital.
- Participates in hospital pre-construction and construction meetings to facilitate maintained Infection Control policies and practices.
- Participates in various community or hospital committees, patient care conferences, and other dept.-specific activities as appropriate.
- Participation in occasional travel to attend educational opportunities or other hospital related activities.
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
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One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
Requirements:
Education requirements: Bachelors Degree required (Nursing, Public Health, Microbiology), Master's Degree preferred in appropriate field (Nursing, Education, Microbiology, Public Health, etc); Minimum of 3 years in Infection Prevention or 5 years hospital experience with demonstrated infection control knowledge of various clinical specialties.
Work experience requirements: Minimum of 3-5 years hospital experience with demonstrated experience in infection control prevention in various clinical specialties.
Required licenses/ certifications/courses National certification in Infection Control preferred or obtained within 2 years.
Required skills, knowledge and abilities: Must have current understanding of The Joint Commission, OSHA, and state/federal regulatory body guidelines and standards; must have understanding of transmission-based disease process. Must possess excellent oral, written and analytical skills. Effective problem solving, conflict management and organizational skills. Clinical competence and the ability to establish respect and rapport with peers, staff, physicians, and administration. Understanding of data collection, analyzing data and benchmarking tools; computer skills.
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Regional Medical Director
- State of South Carolina
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Greenville, SC
FULL_TIME
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Rehabilitation Services Director
- Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
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Hartsville, SC
OTHER
- DescriptionCarolina Pines Regional Medical Center has been an integral part of the lives of people throughout Darlington County and the surrounding areas for over 20 years. Our 116-bed hospital offers...
- 17 Days Ago
Medical Technologist
- Aiken Regional Medical Centers
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Aiken, SC
PART_TIME
- ResponsibilitiesMedical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician (MT/MLT) - Part Time Evenings 2p-10:30Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility pro...
- 10 Days Ago
South Carolina Regional Medical Director - Leadership Role
- Hospice Of Laurens County
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Lexington, SC
FULL_TIME
- VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and top-10 nationally ranked provider of end-of-life care. More importantly we are proud to be a community based, not for profit hospice & palliative care pro...
- 2 Days Ago
South Carolina Regional Medical Director - Leadership Role
- VIA Health Partners
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Lexington, SC
FULL_TIME
- Job DetailsColumbia / Lexington - Lexington, SCFull TimeGraduate DegreeTravel Percentage Up to 25%Day ShiftDescription VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and top-10 nationally ranked provider o...
- 8 Days Ago
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- Behavioral Health Solutions
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- Virginia Department of Corrections
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Richmond, VA
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- Advocates
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Framingham, MA
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About South Carolina
South Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the Southeastern United States and the easternmost of the Deep South. It is bordered to the north by North Carolina, to the southeast by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the southwest by Georgia across the Savannah River.
South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788. South Carolina became the first state to vote in favor of secession from the Union on December 20, 1860. After the American Civil War, it was readmitted into the United States on June 25, 1868.
South Carolina is the 40th most extensive and 23...
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Income Estimation for Regional Medical Director jobs
$356,400 to $460,345
Most Popular Cities in South Carolina for Regional Medical Director Jobs
What does a Regional Medical Director do?
Regional Medical Director in Columbia, SC
· Provides medical direction and administration including, but not limited to, developing medical protocols.
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Regional Medical Director in Baton Rouge, LA
The Regional Medical Director, operating under the authority of the Alteon Health’s executive leadership, is empowered to manage and direct the activities assigned herein.
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