ID Physician Consultant for Antimicrobial Stewardship_II

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) Division of Epidemiology and Population Health is seeking an ID Physician Consultant to support a program to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in Fairfax County, Virginia. The program is funded by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and runs through July 2027. The ID Physician Consultant's responsibilities include applying expert knowledge to develop processes and materials to improve assessment, communication, diagnostic testing, antimicrobial use, and post-prescriptive review for SNF residents, leading or assisting in the development and presentation of educational sessions, participating in Quality Improvement Collaborative meetings, and providing other expert input. The total expected time commitment is an average of 12 hours per week, with most activities performed virtually and some optional in-person meetings. Travel expenses up to $1,666 per 12-month period will be reimbursed. The contract opportunity is for the ID Physician Consultant role, which can be filled by a single ID physician or up to two ID physicians. The minimum qualifications are an MD or DO degree with a subspecialty in Infectious Diseases and experience in antimicrobial stewardship and working in long-term care facilities.

The contract will be awarded by Fairfax County and the City of Falls Church. No other standard terms and conditions will be applied or accepted. The contract opportunity is not restricted to any set-aside designations, and there is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors. The budget or award value range is not specified.