Assistant Professor of Clinical - Obstetrics and Gynecology, Generalist

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CORE JOB SUMMARY                                                           

The Faculty will have clinical responsibilities within the Tamer Family Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. The incumbent will serve as an attending physician in the Division of Ob/Gyn Generalists, with focus on the care and treatment of obstetric patients. This includes inpatient attending responsibilities for the division on inpatient units at University of Miami Hospital and Jackson Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS      

Members of the Ob/Gyn Generalists Division provide comprehensive obstetric & gynecologic care to women working alongside allied health professionals, specialists and subspecialists in both the University of Miami/ UHealth and Jackson Health Systems. 

Primary duties will include:

• Active participation in the inpatient and outpatient clinical practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Uhealth Clinics, University of Miami Hospital and Jackson Memorial Hospital.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Certification and Licensing:

• Certification in relevant specialty or field required
• Active Florida Medical License & DEA
• Credentialing needed

Experience:  

• Minimum of 2 years of experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates should have a MD/DO and be BE/BC in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical license.

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.

Department Specific Functions

Members of the Generalist Division provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecologic care to women working alongside allied health professionals, specialists and subspecialists in both the University of Miami/ UHealth and Jackson Health Systems.  Specialty care includes uterine fibroids, sexual health, pelvic pain, vulvar abnormalities, family planning, preconception counseling, cervical dysplasia, and anal dysplasia. A strong commitment to teaching medical students, residents and fellows, and conducting research are prerequisites for the role. Clinical investigation includes a broad range of domains, including but not limited to patient oriented, translational, epidemiologic, behavioral, outcomes, implementation or health services research.

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.

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