The Hospital Epidemiologist will study and review factors that determine disease, disability, or other healthcare outcomes (usually with a focus on Infectious Diseases and other hospital associated infections). **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 14, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be July 20, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: Full-time, schedule to be determined by supervisor. Recruitment/relocation Incentive: Authorized Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Major duties include but are not limited to: Chair the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and guide the program using principles of epidemiology and data analysis, including providing subject matter expertise and policy recommendations which would include, but are not limited to: a) procedures for precautions towards the prevention of infections; b) environmental sanitation and disinfection; c) infection surveillance; d) epidemiologic reviews; e) consultation on surveillance, prevention, and epidemiologic follow-up on communicable diseases/infections affecting VA staff in cooperation with employee Occupational Health; f) advise and/or participate in appropriate local facility committees; g) provide guidance for activities under the Infection Prevention and Control Program Participate as a lead in pandemic preparedness efforts and programs, together with IPC and other departments Implement strategies for the prevention and control of disease directed towards patients/residents, visitors, employees, and others identified by local needs, including during outbreak and epidemic situations including but not limited to: a)ensuring the medical facility complies with policy documents developed to support infectious diseases and infection prevention and control programs, MDRO prevention, antimicrobial stewardship and bio surveillance activities; b)ensure that educational resources as related to infectious diseases, infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship and biosurveillance are in place and available for patients/residents, visitors, employees and others as identified by local needs; c)ensuring the integration of the Infectious Diseases section and the Infection Prevention and Control Program and the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program - Study and review factors that can determine disease, disability, or other healthcare outcomes (usually with a focus on infectious diseases and hospital associated infections) Participate as a core member of the multi-disciplinary antimicrobial stewardship team at VAPAHCS Care of Veterans with Infectious Diseases in VAPAHCS through in-person, video, and other telehealth modalities Disseminating and educating on new Hospital Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship policies, management guidelines, national VHA guidance or directives to facility ID staff, leadership and providers. Serving as core teaching faculty at VAPAHCS/Stanford University, which may include delivering Hospital Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship-related presentations as part of Stanford Fellowship ID Lecture Series, internal medicine conferences or lecture series; primary care quarterly clinical updates; or other opportunities Contributing to medical trainee education in Hospital Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship, including precepting residents and fellows rotating in the VAPAHCS and participating as ID subject matter expert in multidisciplinary case conferences There may be additional duties suitable for an ID physician as assigned by the ID section chief U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.