Assistant Professor of Clinical - Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ob/Gyn

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CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                          

• On average 2-3 days of active participation in the outpatient clinical practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Miami UHealth Clinics (Kendall & Main Campus) & Jackson Memorial ACC clinic; inpatient activities at University of Miami Hospital (GYN call) and Jackson Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital (OB call).

• Participation in the advancement and education of “OB/GYN” medical students, residents, and fellows.  

• Areas of specialty care include uterine fibroids, sexual health, pelvic pain, vulvar disorders, family planning, preconception counseling, cervical dysplasia, and anal dysplasia.

• Develops and carries out a comprehensive medical treatment plan addressing biological, psychological, and sociocultural domains.

• Performs physical assessment of patients in a logical and respectful manner. Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.

• Consultation for hospitalized patients on L&D service.

• Consultation for nonservice unit patients by telephone.

• Inpatient L&D at Jackson Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital

• Required to cover night/weekend 12 hours shifts on L&D, 4 shifts per month & 2 GYN call shifts per months.

• Gathers essential and accurate information through the review of pertinent records and interviews with the patient, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals. Reports to the responsible physician and complies with policy co-sig.

• Clinical investigation includes a broad range of domains, including but not limited to patient oriented, translational, epidemiologic, behavioral, outcomes, implementation or health services research.

• Will need to use EPIC at UHealth Clinics & Cerner at Jackson Health for documentation and Mobile Charge for billing.

• Reports hazardous or unsafe conditions, equipment malfunction, and supply instrumentation inadequacies to appropriate personnel.

• Reports all Quality Assurance (QA) incidences, including mediation errors, to responsible physician using department guidelines.

• Assumes responsibility for increasing knowledge and expertise by attending continuing educational offerings.

• Makes informed decisions about interventions based on patient information and preference, up-to-date scientific evidence in the field, and clinical judgment.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

• MD or DO degree

• ​Board Certified/Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Certification and Licensing:

• Certification in relevant specialty or field required

• Active Florida Medical License & DEA

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license

• Credentialing needed

Experience:  

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

In addition, faculty will have the opportunity for daily interaction and teaching to our 28 residents and medical students. All candidates should be dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and exemplary teaching. The department is composed of 30+ faculty members and is based at the University of Miami/ UHealth and Jackson Health Systems in Miami, which is easily accessible and centrally located in Miami, Florida. The Jackson Memorial Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital averages 4,000 deliveries a year and has a level 3 NICU staffed by UHealth neonatologists. The Women’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial has been recognized by the Maternal Safety Foundation as an Accreta Center of Excellence and as VBAC Center of Excellence.

Interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact via email Adrianne Lara directly at [email protected].

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty-UMMG