Assistant Professor of Clinical Diagnostic Radiology - Abdominal

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CORE JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                                                                                                                   

The Division of Abdominal Imaging in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Miami Health System and Leonard Miller School of Medicine, is seeking a fellowship-trained candidate for a full-time faculty position at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Professor in the clinical educator track.

The University offers a competitive salary relative to academia which is enhanced by an attractive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement packages.

The successful applicant will join a faculty of more than 80 clinical radiologists who are involved in imaging at multiple facilities, including Jackson Memorial Hospital (a primary, tertiary, and quaternary care County hospital) and from the University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics. UHealth delivers leading-edge patient care by the region’s best doctors, powered by the groundbreaking research of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. As South Florida’s only university-based medical system, UHealth is a vital component of the community that is leading the next generation of health care.

UHealth comprises more than 1400 physicians and scientists who collaborate to provide exceptional patient care, breakthrough research, and novel education to create an innovative approach to health care. Within the UHealth system, patients can participate in clinical trials and benefit from the latest discoveries that are fast-tracked from the laboratory to the bedside.

In addition to the expending regional footprint, the UHealth System is expanding its national and international care provided by our top ranked physicians. UHealth also houses the only National Cancer Institute designated cancer center in South Florida, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Meanwhile, the affiliated Jackson Health System (JHS) performs the most transplants in the country, for 3 years in a row. Thus, our system is uniquely poised to rise in the national rankings as a top tiered, funded academic system.

The mission of the University of Miami Health System and Miller School of Medicine is to be a top-tier academic health system, which specifically serves South Florida, as accomplished by:

·       Delivering high-quality, compassionate care and promoting the health of our community

·       Leading life-changing discoveries and transforming care through innovative research,

·       Educating the next generation of medical leaders,

·       Nurturing diversity, equity, and inclusivity

Miami is one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the United States. Qualified applicants of every ethnic origin, race, religion, and persuasion are encouraged to apply.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS       

• Active clinical practice in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Participation in the advancement and education of diagnostic radiology medical students, residents, and fellows.  
• Participation in the development and management of new and ongoing clinical research.
• Provide clinical imaging services to interpret X-rays, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound examinations and perform some non-invasive fluoroscopic procedures.
• In addition to the rich clinical experience, faculty will participate in teaching residents, fellows, and medical students, as well as clinical research, journal club, and weekly multidisciplinary conference.
• Supervise the performance of technical personnel.
• Be part of the on-call radiology schedule.
• Exercise quality assurance as related to the practice of general radiology and abdominal imaging.
• Provide abdominal imaging consultation as requested.
• Staff off-site outpatient imaging sites as requested by the Division Director or Chair.
• Assume administrative responsibilities related to the practice of abdominal radiology.
• Participate in teaching activities related to general radiology as required in:
  • Diagnostic Radiology and integrated Diagnostic Radiology/Interventional Radiology Residency programs
  • Abdominal Imaging Fellowship Program
  • Medical student education program
  • Radiologic technologist educational programs
  • Continuing Medical Education programs
• Serve on Departmental and University committees as requested by the Chair.

UHealth - University of Miami Health System powered by the groundbreaking research of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine places a premium on high-quality teaching. Thus, the incumbent will be expected to participate in didactic teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows and attend and actively participate in seminars and other educational lectures. Teaching also includes participating in the supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows who are involved in direct patient care. As a faculty member, we also anticipate that you will actively participate – attending meetings, Grand Rounds, and other University scholarly activities.

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:

• Medical Degree
• Diagnostic Radiology Residency
• Body Imaging Fellowship

Certification and Licensing:

• American Board of Radiology Certified or Board Eligible
• Florida Medical License or Eligible

Experience:  

• Competitive applicants will have completed at least 1 year of dedicated subspecialty fellowship training in Abdominal Radiology. Prior experience in a university faculty setting preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Provide clinical imaging services to interpret X-rays, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound examinations, as well as performing non-invasive fluoroscopic procedures.
• In addition to the rich clinical experience, faculty will participate in teaching residents, fellows, and medical students, as well as clinical research, journal club, and weekly multidisciplinary conference.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Practice Location

• Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1611 NW 12th Ave, 33136 Miami, FL
• UHealth Tower, 1400 NW 12th Ave, 33136 Miami, FL
• Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1475 NW 12th Ave, 33136 Miami, FL
• The Lennar Foundation Medical Center, 5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, 33146 Coral Gables, FL
• UHealth at Kendall, 8932 SW 97th Ave, 33176 Miami, FL
• UHealth at Plantation, 8100 SW 10th St, 33324 Plantation FL
• Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Deerfield Beach, 1192 E Newport Center Dr, 33442 Deerfield Beach, FL
• SoleMia (projected completion in 2025), 15055 Biscayne Blvd, 33181 North Miami, FL
• UHealth at Doral, 8333 NW 53rd Street, 33166 Doral, FL

On call Information

• Jackson Health System: Provide coverage for imaging studies of patients scanned at Jackson Memorial Hospital on weekends and holidays, working with on-call fellows and residents. On -call responsibilities including availability after hours (8 PM- 8 AM) 7 days a week during call week and reading all inpatient and outpatients imaging studies performed at Jackson Memorial Hospital and UHealth Tower between 8 AM Friday to 4 PM Sunday.
• UHealth System: Provide coverage for imaging studies performed at UHealth Tower as well as urgent imaging studies performed within the UHealth system performed during the weekend (8 AM- 4 PM).

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty-UMMG