Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases in South Florida

University of Miami - UHealth; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking an Assistant Professor of Clinical, Infectious Diseases with clinical and research responsibilities in the Department of Medicine. The incumbent will serve as an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases, overseeing care for adults on medical and surgical units at UHealth and Jackson Memorial Hospital.

The appointment includes outpatient and inpatient care, medical student/resident/fellow education, and potential leading of

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required
• Completion of Infectious Diseases fellowship
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or eligibility for certification
• Florida medical license or eligibility to apply for licensure in Florida

Responsibilities

• Active clinical practice in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Participation in medical student, resident, and fellow education
• Flexibility in division clinical duty scheduling
• Participation in quality improvement activities
• Participation in hospital and/or university committee work
• Engagement in academic research in Infectious Diseases
• Provide leadership for academic projects in education, quality and safety or division/departmental administration

Skills

Clinical expertise

Teaching/education

Leadership

Education

MD/DO degree

Infectious Diseases fellowship

Board Certification Internal Medicine

Florida Medical License or eligibility

Job description

The University of Miami Health System is initiating a search for an Assistant Professor of Clinical, Infectious Diseases. The incumbent will have clinical and research responsibilities within the Department of Medicine. He/she will serve as an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases, with focus on the care and treatment of adult patients with infectious diseases on medical and surgical services. This includes outpatient care, as well as inpatient attending responsibilities for the division (on inpatient units at UHealth and/or Jackson Memorial Hospital).?He/she will be involved with medical student, resident, and fellow education. He/she may be asked to lead an educational or administrative project within the division or to participate in research programs within the division.

Essential Job Functions

• Active clinical practice in both outpatient and inpatient settings
• Participation in the advancement and education of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Maintain flexibility in division clinical duty scheduling
• Participation in quality improvement activities
• Participation in hospital and/or university committee work
• Participation in academic research in the field of Infectious Diseases
• Provide leadership for academic projects in education, quality and safety or division/departmental administration

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, as well as attending and actively participating 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 be an active participant - attending meetings, Grand Rounds, and other University scholarly activities.

Desired Qualifications

• Awarded degree of MD/DO
• Infectious Diseases fellowship
• Valid American Board Certification in Internal Medicine
• Valid and unrestricted Florida Medical License or eligible to apply Board Certified/Board Eligible for Infectious Diseases