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Medical Director, Microbiology

The Cleveland Clinic is recruiting a ?patients first? academic pathologist or doctoral-level clinical microbiologist to join the Professional Staff of the Robert J. Tomisch Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute within the Section of Microbiology as a Medical Director of Microbiology. Candidates must be board-certified or eligible by the American Board of Pathology and/or the American Board of Medical Microbiology with expertise and training in clinical microbiology and/or molecular diagnostics.The Microbiology Section provides expert diagnostic services within the Cleveland Clinic Health System (CCHS) and serves as the consolidated microbiology laboratory for CCHS hospitals throughout Northeast Ohio.The Section collaborates closely with Infectious Diseases, Infection Prevention, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Laboratory Stewardship. Areas within the Section include specimen processing, virology, bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, COVID-19 testing, sponsored-research, and molecular microbiology.The successful candidate will join the Microbiology Section and direct mycology, virology, parasitology, and/or molecular microbiology subsection(s). The Section is comprised of a dynamic, collaborative team of doctoral-level clinical microbiology staff and more than 130 medical laboratory scientists and technicians. Academic opportunities include clinical or translational research. Teaching opportunities include medical laboratory scientist students, medical students, residents, and fellows. An academic appointment in the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University is available and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Located in Cleveland, OH, Cleveland Clinic is a world-renowned multispecialty national referral center founded in 1921 as a not-for-profit group practice, with a mission of putting ?patients first? combined with excellence in teaching and research.

Cleveland Clinic has more than4,000 salaried physicians on staff, representing approximately 120 specialties and subspecialties. Patients came to us from across America and from more than140 nations. We also lead an extensive system of community hospitals in Cleveland called the Cleveland Clinic Hospitals.

Daniel D. Rhoads, MD, Microbiology Section Head, Dept. of Laboratory Medicine

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Cleveland Clinic's vision is to become the best place for care and the best place to work in healthcare.We are committed to providing a safe, stable, and financially fulfilling work environment. Even in these uncertain times, Cleveland Clinic is ambitiously investing in growth. Being a physician-led organization means doing what is best for the patients, every day.

Cleveland Clinic is one of the world's largest and busiest health centers.Patients come to Cleveland Clinic from all over the world. We offer advanced treatment for all illnesses and disorders of the body. We enjoy a strong reputation for outstanding quality care. U.S News & World Report has named us the No. 2 hospital in the nation. Cleveland Clinic's heart program has ranked No. 1 in the nation since 1995.

Thirteen Cleveland Clinic specialties are ranked in the Top 10. Cleveland Clinic earned the highest ranking of any Ohio hospital.

Other specialties noted for national excellence include ENT and pediatrics. Cleveland Clinic Children's offers highly specialized pediatric care in a family-centered atmosphere. It has been ranked the best children's hospital in Ohio by Child magazine.

Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 as a not-for-profit group practice, integrating clinical and hospital care with research and physician education. In addition to our Cleveland location, we have Cleveland Clinic Florida, Cleveland Clinic Nevada, Cleveland Clinic Canada, and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Cleveland Clinic London is also scheduled to open in Fall 2021.

Cleveland Clinic has more than 4,200 salaried physicians and scientists on staff, representing approximately 120 specialties and subspecialties. Patients came to us from across America and from more than 180 nations. We also lead an extensive system of community hospitals in Northeast Ohio called the Cleveland Clinic Hospitals.

This system is made up of Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Akron General Hospital, Avon Hospital, Euclid Hospital, Fairview Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, Lodi Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, Marymount Hospital, Medina Hospital, Mercy Hospital, South Pointe Hospital, and Union Hospital. Ashtabula County Medical Center is also an affiliate of Cleveland Clinic. With approximately 5,895 staffed beds, Cleveland Clinic Hospitals offers broad geographic coverage, a full continuum of care, improved quality and lower cost of care to Northeast Ohio residents.

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Cleveland Clinic values a culture where caregivers integrate diversity and inclusion throughout the enterprise. We respect and appreciate our similarities and differences, they enable us to better serve our patients, one another, and our global communities.

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