Assistant Professor of Clinical - Medicine, Palliative Care

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami Health System is seeking a physician for the clinical track to provide direct patient medical care to adults on Palliative services. The role includes involvement in education of medical students, residents and fellows, and leadership of an educational/administrative project within the Division of Geriatric Medicine.

The position emphasizes consultation in inpatient and outpatient settings, participation in quality improvement, committees, and program development for Hospice

Qualifications

• Must maintain CME to meet institutional and state licensing requirements.
• Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience to provide safe and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Consultation for hospitalized patients on any service and outpatient clinical ambulatory setting.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Participate in committee work.
• Participate in medical student, resident and fellow education.
• Provide assistance for developing the Hospice and Palliative Medicine program.
• Pursue independent academic projects such as research.

Skills

Internal medicine

Geriatric medicine

Education/teaching

Quality improvement

Education

MD or DO from ABIM-recognized internal medicine residency

Job description

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Summary Of Job Responsibilities

The physician in the clinical track is responsible for providing direct patient medical care to adult patients on Palliative services. He/she will be involved with medical student, resident and fellow education. He/she must be leading an educational or administrative project within the Division of Geriatric Medicine.

Outline of Essential Job Responsibilities/Functions to Include but are not Limited to:

• Consultation for hospitalized patients on any service and outpatient clinical ambulatory setting.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Participate in committee work.
• Participate in medical student, resident and fellow education.
• Provide assistance for developing the Hospice and Palliative Medicine program.
• Pursue independent academic projects such as research.

Qualifications

• Valid American Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Board Certified or eligible in Geriatric Medicine.
• Awarded degree of M.D. or D. O. form an ABIM recognized internal medicine residency.
• Valid and unrestricted Florida Medical License or eligible to apply.
• Completion of the ACGME- accredited training program in Palliative Care and Hospice Medicine.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must maintain CME to meet institutional and state licensing requirements.
• Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience to provide safe and quality care to patients and meet institutional standards of care.

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