Per Diem Staff Physician - Medicine, Pulmonary

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition remission

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a physician to lead ICU patient care, assess and manage critically ill patients, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on advanced life support, diagnostic planning, and post-discharge care within a university-based health system.

Required MD/DO, medical license, ACLS/BLS, and strong clinical judgment. The position is part-time, with intermittent responsibilities in a busy academic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Physician must hold an MD or DO degree and a medical license.
• Board certification or eligibility required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct care of critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Monitor pulmonary support and ventilators.
• Formulate treatment plans and follow-up studies.
• Develop post-discharge care per protocols.
• Order laboratory tests per guidelines.
• Supervise medical services for quality and safety.
• Develop and evaluate patient care plans.
• Assess patient condition and direct medical plan.
• Participate in quality assurance and peer review.
• Determine referrals based on urgency and need.
• Exercise final medical judgment on care issues.
• Review long-term cases requiring ongoing attention.
• Consult with Medical Director and staff as needed.
• Oversee allied health and nursing staff.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

MD or DO degree

Medical license

ACLS & BLS

Job description

General Description (Purpose and Function): The Physician is responsible for assessing physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. The Physician educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the care of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit
• Monitor and maintain pulmonary support for patients, including use and calibration of ventilators and life support systems
• Formulate treatment plans, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, and therapeutic measures
• Develop post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols
• Order appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines
• Provide supervision of medical services and ensure appropriateness, quality, and safety of patient care within the scope of the division.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an appropriate patient plan of care
• Assess severity of patient's condition, determining and directing patients to appropriate medical plan and assessment
• Actively participate in quality assurance programs and peer review activities
• Determine required referrals based on level of urgency, and patient needs
• Exercises final medial judgment in all issues of healthcare
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
• Consults with Medical Director and other professional on staff as needed regarding patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic
• Oversee assigned allied health professional medical staff and nursing clinical
• Assist in the resolution of complaints, request and inquiries from patients
• Develop priorities for growth of clinical programs to meet patient needs
• Enhance quality of care and implement innovations in care
• Supplement departmental and research efforts
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations
• Document all services in patient medical records for compliance and regulatory adherence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatments
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Performs in tactful and professional manner.

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):

• Physician with MD or DO Degree
• Board Certified with Medical License
• Board Eligible with Medical License
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):

• 0 - 1 Years of Experience (minimum)
• 1+ Years of Experience (preferred)

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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:Part timeEmployee Type:Temporary-Intermittent