Assistant Professor of Clinical - Pediatrics, Infectious Disease

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Miami Health System is seeking an Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases. This role involves both inpatient and outpatient clinical duties focused on antibiotic stewardship and HIV care.

Qualified candidates will provide comprehensive care, supervise trainees, and engage in research initiatives.

Must hold an MD/DO degree and be board-eligible or certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree is required.
• Candidates should be board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
• Familiarity with pediatric solid organ transplant complications is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Provide care for pediatric infectious disease patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate to advance the Pediatric Antibiotic Stewardship Program.
• Manage HIV-related issues for children and adolescents.

Connaissances

Clinical expertise in pediatric infectious diseases

Knowledge in antibiotic stewardship

Research productivity

Prior experience in HIV care

Familiarity with infection control

Formation

MD/DO degree

Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Description du poste

The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Miami Health System is searching for an Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases focused on antibiotic stewardship, infection control, and HIV care. The role includes inpatient and outpatient clinical duties, education, collaboration, and research.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide comprehensive care for pediatric infectious disease patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with pediatric and adult ID leadership to advance the Pediatric Antibiotic Stewardship Program.
• Conduct structured rounds with clinical pharmacists.
• Promote, advise, and guide the development of successful local antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Participate in the development, education, and communication of infectious disease-related protocols to improve antibiotic decisions.
• Analyze antimicrobial usage and implement strategies to optimize therapy and reduce costs.
• Participate in the Antimicrobial and Anti-Infective Committee and other relevant committees.
• Deliver high-quality care for children and adolescents living with HIV, including management of primary and specialty HIV-related issues.
• Support infection control programs, developing, reviewing, and implementing policies to minimize nosocomial infections.
• Review and update electronic order sets and institutional protocols as needed.
• Supervise and teach fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Mentor trainees on quality improvement and research projects.
• Share on-call responsibilities with other division faculty.
• Engage in scholarly activity, including clinical, translational, or basic research, with opportunities for publications and grant development.

Desired Qualifications

• MD/DO degree.
• Board‑eligible or board‑certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
• Willing to obtain a Florida medical license and DEA certification.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in pediatric infectious diseases.
• Familiarity with infectious complications in pediatric solid organ transplant patients.
• Research productivity in clinical, translational, or basic studies.
• Prior experience in HIV care, antibiotic stewardship, and infection control.
• Familiarity with transplant infectious diseases.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Faculty-UMMG