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Mount Sinai

Associate Hospital Epidemiologist

New York, NY · On-site

$250K - $400K/yr

The Division of Infectious Diseases at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking an Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital. This role involves collaborating with ...

Tufts Medicine

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The Tufts Medical Center ID and Hospital Epidemiologist responsibilities include: * Serving on the inpatient consult service for Tufts Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for hospital epidemiologist in the United States is $85,222.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,000.00 and $101,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A hospital epidemiologist is a medical professional who specializes in the study and prevention of infections and diseases within healthcare settings. They are responsible for monitoring, investigating, and controlling the spread of infectious diseases among patients, staff, and visitors in hospitals. Their work involves developing infection control policies, analyzing data on hospital-acquired infections, and educating healthcare workers on best practices to reduce risks. Hospital epidemiologists play a key role in ensuring patient safety and maintaining high standards of public health within medical facilities.

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To thrive as a Hospital Epidemiologist, you need expertise in infection control, epidemiologic methods, and data analysis, typically supported by an advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field. Familiarity with surveillance systems, statistical software (such as SAS or SPSS), and infection prevention protocols is essential. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills help drive effective infection control initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration. These competencies are crucial for minimizing hospital-acquired infections, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting patient and staff health.

How does a hospital epidemiologist typically collaborate with other departments to prevent and manage infectious outbreaks?

Hospital Epidemiologists work closely with infection prevention teams, nursing staff, physicians, and hospital administration to monitor, investigate, and control infection outbreaks. They often lead educational sessions, coordinate outbreak response protocols, and facilitate communication between clinical and non-clinical departments. Regular collaboration includes reviewing infection surveillance data, updating hospital policies, and ensuring compliance with public health guidelines. This multidisciplinary teamwork is essential for maintaining patient safety and meeting accreditation standards.

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AspectHospital EpidemiologistInfection Control Practitioner
CredentialsMedical degree, epidemiology training, often public health certificationHealthcare-related certification, infection control training, often RN or public health background
Work EnvironmentHospitals, public health agencies, research institutionsHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities
Primary FocusStudying disease patterns, developing policies, outbreak investigationImplementing infection prevention measures, staff education, surveillance

The Hospital Epidemiologist and Infection Control Practitioner roles overlap in infection prevention but differ mainly in scope and credentials. The Hospital Epidemiologist typically has a medical background and focuses on epidemiological research and policy development, while the Infection Control Practitioner concentrates on implementing infection control practices on the ground. Both roles are vital in healthcare settings to ensure patient safety and prevent disease spread.

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Infographic showing various Hospital Epidemiologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $85,222 per year, or $41 per hour.

Associate Hospital Epidemiologist

Mount Sinai

New York, NY • On-site

$250K - $400K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Mount Sinai rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 296 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

161st of 894 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The Division of Infectious Diseases at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking an Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital. This role involves collaborating with hospital leadership on infection prevention, contributing to research, and educating future medical professionals. Join a leading academic medical center renowned for excellence in clinical care and commitment to patient-centered care.

Practice Info

  • The Mount Sinai Hospital is a 1,134-bed, tertiary-care teaching facility.
  • The institution is nationally ranked in 12 specialties and consistently earns Magnet status for nursing care.
  • The Department of Infectious Diseases is strongly committed to caring for the whole patient and places special emphasis on providing patient-centered care.
  • The division embraces an integrative approach to patient care, research, and education.

Responsibilities

  • Participate on the ID teaching service and train fellows, residents, and medical and pharmacy students.
  • Collaborate with the Hospital Epidemiologist, Pediatric Hospital Epidemiologist, and Infection Prevention Director in the development, application, education, and evaluation of Infection Prevention policies, procedures and practices.
  • Provide oversight of surveillance activities and investigations, and serve as a liaison to regulatory agencies and public health officials.
  • Provide leadership and consultation to the Hospital, its Administration, and its component medical, nursing, and other staff for all Infection Prevention-related issues.
  • Advance the Department's research agenda and performance improvement activities, including participating in regional and national collaboratives.
  • Actively participate in and co-chair the Infection Prevention Committee.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Infectious Diseases and Infection Prevention-related issues related to patient and employee safety, quality, and emergency management.
  • Participate in emergency preparedness and response planning as well as incident command functions and facility response to emergent events.

Compensation

  • Compensation range from $250,000 to $400,000 (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).

Requirements

  • Medical Degree from an Accredited University
  • New York Medical License
  • Board Certified in Infectious Diseases
  • At least 3 years of experience in adult Infectious Diseases with experience in either antimicrobial stewardship or infection prevention preferred
  • At least 3 years of teaching experience in an academic setting
  • Must have strong interpersonal, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills
  • Must be facile with PowerPoint, word, excel
  • Experience with EPIC preferred

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