Medical Director Antimicrobial Stewardship at Missouri Baptist Hospital
Company: Washington University School of Medicine
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Department: Department of Medicine Division: IM- Infectious
Diseases Track: Clinical Rank: Assistant Professor or above Title:
Medical Director Antimicrobial Stewardship at Missouri Baptist
Hospital Position Description: The Division of Infectious Diseases
at Washington University School of Medicine (WashU) in St. Louis is
seeking a full-time faculty member to serve as the Medical Director
of Antimicrobial Stewardship at Missouri Baptist Hospital . This
role will provide salary support for antibiotic stewardship
leadership at Missouri Baptist Hospital. The remaining effort will
be spent in clinical work at Missouri Baptist, as an infectious
diseases consultant. Washington University is nationally recognized
for its leadership in infection prevention, antimicrobial
stewardship, and healthcare epidemiology, with a long-standing
commitment to training the next generation of leaders in infectious
diseases. Missouri Baptist Medical Center is a 489-bed acute-care
facility located in the near-western suburbs of St. Louis County.
It is routinely ranked among the best hospitals in Missouri.
Missouri Baptist’s specialized care includes oncology, heart care,
obstetrics, women’s health, pediatrics, neurology,
gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke care, pain management, breast
health and many other specialties. Outpatient locations in Sunset
Hills, Rock Hill and Chesterfield offer women’s health, cancer
treatment, imaging, labs, and additional services. Missouri Baptist
launched a residency program in internal medicine in July 2025,
with 29 residents in the inaugural class. Missouri Baptist is the
only hospital in St. Louis County named a Magnet hospital by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Missouri Baptist
Medical Center is a member of nationally renowned BJC HealthCare,
which is a network of 24 hospitals with 44,000 employees and
hundreds of clinics serving Missouri, Southern Illinois and Eastern
Kansas. Role Overview: The successful candidate will be a strong
infectious diseases clinician with experience in antimicrobial
stewardship. Clinical responsibilities will be shared with other
Washington University Infectious Diseases physicians in the West
County ID practice group. ID faculty at Missouri Baptist are
expected to participate in the didactic and clinical teaching for
the internal medicine residency program. Clinical responsibilities
include: On-site presence at Missouri Baptist Medical Center for a
minimum of 4 months per year, with flexibility to adjust based on
program and individual needs. Coverage of inpatient infectious
diseases consults at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, with
opportunity for additional consult work at BJC West County Hospital
as part of the West County ID practice group. Shared weekend
cross-coverage with other Washington University ID clinicians in
the West County group. Outpatient clinic at BJC West County as
needed, depending on scheduling and institutional needs.
Antimicrobial stewardship responsibilities include: Program
Leadership & Strategy Lead and oversee all aspects Antimicrobial
Stewardship programs at Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC).
Guide the strategic growth and continuous improvement of these
programs in alignment with institutional goals and regulatory
standards. Education & Training Develop and implement educational
initiatives in antimicrobial stewardship for the Missouri Baptist
Internal Medicine Residency Program. Design and deliver engaging
training sessions and learning modules for clinical staff,
residents, and interdisciplinary teams. Collaboration & Clinical
Partnership Collaborate with departments at WashU and MBMC, as well
as clinical partners, to provide evidence-based guidance on
antimicrobial stewardship. Program Development Develop, lead, and
evaluate initiatives to optimize antimicrobial use across the
organization. Ensure compliance with national standards (e.g., CDC,
Joint Commission) and contribute to quality improvement efforts.
Qualifications: MD or DO with board certification in Infectious
Diseases (BC/BE) Eligible for medical licensure in the state of
Missouri Experience and/or scholarly contributions in antimicrobial
stewardship a plus Application Instructions: Interested applicants
should submit: A letter of inquiry including a statement of prior
experience and future plans Curriculum vitae References will be
requested later in the process. Please send materials to: Barbara
Trautner, MD, PhD Co-Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases Campus
Box 8051 4523 Clayton Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Email:
montgomery.stephanie@wustl.edu
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