Assistant Professor of Clinical - Anesthesiology

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Miami is hiring a Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management Anesthesiologist. The role includes supervising advanced techniques in pain management, managing inpatient clients, and supervising training personnel. Candidates must have completed a U.S. residency in Anesthesiology, with board certification. The position is full-time and involves participating in departmental teaching and academic activities. It offers a dynamic environment with call duties about once a month.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed a residency in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship in Regional Anesthesia is highly desirable.
• Board eligibility or certification in Anesthesiology is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise peripheral and neuraxial nerve block techniques.
• Manage acute and acute-on-chronic pain patients.
• Supervise residents and fellows in clinical settings.
• Participate in teaching and departmental academic activities.
• Be on call for 1 week including 1 weekend per month.

Skills

Peripheral nerve block techniques

Neuraxial nerve block techniques

Management of acute pain patients

Supervision of residents and fellows

Education

Completed U.S. approved residency in Anesthesiology

Fellowship in Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management

Job description

Regional Anesthesia And Acute Pain Management Anesthesiologist Job Description

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSOM) is experiencing a period of expansion and is seeking exceptional candidates to join the faculty. The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting‑edge research. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami‑Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

Employment Requirements

• Candidates for this position should have completed a U.S. approved residency in Anesthesiology or have obtained equivalent training and certification.
• In addition, candidates for the Division of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management should have completed a fellowship in Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management or should have substantial experience in the area.
• Board eligibility or certification in Anesthesiology is required for this position. (Equivalence to board certification can be determined on a case‑by‑case basis).
• While research experience is not required to apply for this position it is highly desirable.

Job Responsibilities

• Feel comfortable performing and supervising all commonly utilized peripheral and neuraxial nerve block techniques, including superficial and deep cervical plexus, interscalene, supraclavicular, infraclavicular, axillary, elbow, wrist, femoral nerve, adductor canal, fascia iliaca, sub‑gluteal sciatic nerve, lateral popliteal sciatic nerve, IPACK, TAP, rectus sheath, PEC1, PEC2, ESP, and stellate ganglion blocks, if indicated with catheter placement.
• Feel comfortable managing acute pain patients and acute‑on‑chronic pain patients in an inpatient setting.
• Comfortable supervising residents and fellows.
• Comfortable performing procedures independently if required.
• Participate in academic activities of the department including teaching and mentoring trainees and participating in departmental conferences and faculty meetings.
• Call is expected to be 1 week including 1 weekend per month (calls are from home; weekend call includes rounding on inpatients and occasionally nerve block procedures if indicated).
• The effort distribution may change based on department needs, candidate’s interests, and success in obtaining extramural grant funding.

Contact Information

Charlene B. Pelaez
Department of Anesthesiology Recruiter
[e-mail]

Job Details

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Faculty-UMMG

Equal Opportunity Employer

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