Instructor - Ophthalmology

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical education institution in Miami seeks a Clinical Instructor to provide direct patient care and supervise residents in clinical settings. The role involves teaching and training in the Ophthalmic Training Program and requires an M.D. or D.O. degree, as well as a valid State of Florida Medical License. The position emphasizes patient care and administrative duties, requiring strong teaching skills and a commitment to medical education.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree required.
• Board certified or board eligible candidates.
• State of Florida Medical Licensure or Medical Faculty Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide extensive direct patient care.
• Be on-call nights and weekends.
• Supervise residents in clinics and operating rooms.
• Assist in teaching and training residents in an Ophthalmic Training Program.

Skills

Patient care

Teaching

Administrative duties

Education

M.D. or D.O. Degree

Board certified or board eligible

Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency program

State of Florida Medical Licensure

DEA Certification

Job description

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Job Family: Clinical and Allied Health Services

Job Function: Clinical Services

Job Title: Clinical Instructor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisor’s Title: Program Director

Job Summary

At Bascom Palmer, we regard the education of our ophthalmology residents and fellows as one of our highest priorities. This tradition of excellence has been instrumental in earning the Institute world recognition as a premier teaching, research, and patient care facility. The Institute serves as the Department of Ophthalmology for Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and the residency program has been ranked best in the nation by Ophthalmology Times and by Doximity.com, the largest online physician network. The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami School of Medicine seeks a Clinical Instructor. Main responsibilities include extensive direct patient care, night and weekend on‑call, and staffing the residents in the clinics and operating room. The Instructor will assist in teaching and training residents in an Ophthalmic Training Program. Must excel in teaching and be willing to assume appropriate administrative responsibilities. Candidate must have an M.D. degree and accredited residency‑training program in ophthalmology in the U.S. Candidates should be board certified or board eligible and hold a valid and unrestricted State of Florida Medical License or Medical Faculty Certificate. 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.

Supervision Exercised

Clinical Instructors are required to supervise and train junior residents and students in clinical tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. Degree
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency program
• State of Florida Medical Licensure
• DEA Certification

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