Professor of Clinical - Cytology and Molecular Pathology

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami Health System seeks a Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine with specialization in Cytology and Molecular Pathology to lead clinical services and education across UMH and partner hospitals.

The role requires MD/DO with board certification/eligibility in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology, and Florida licensure or MFC eligibility. The department emphasizes quality improvement, education, and collaborative research.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. with board status in anatomic and/or clinical pathology.
• Cytopathology expertise required.
• Licensed or eligible for Florida Medical Faculty Certificate (MFC).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services across University of Miami Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and affiliated centers.
• Perform gross descriptions, tissue sampling, microscopic examinations, and report findings with timely coding.
• Perform Frozen Section diagnoses when applicable and report autopsies.
• Participate in educational activities for pathology residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Engage in departmental quality assurance and committees; pursue collaborative research and grant opportunities.

Skills

Cytology

Molecular Pathology

Pathology

Quality Improvement

Regulatory Knowledge (JCAHO CAP CLIA)

Education

MD/DO degree

Board Certification/Eligibility in Anatomic Pathology and/or Clinical Pathology

Cytopathology specialization

Job description

Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

With specialty in Cytology and Molecular Pathology

Requirements

Job Description

Must be an M.D. or D.O. who is Board Certified, Board Eligible, or possesses equivalent international qualifications in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or both, and Cytopathology.

Must be licensed to practice medicine or be eligible for a Medical Faculty Certificate (MFC) in the State of Florida.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong general knowledge in Surgical Pathology including intraoperative evaluations, and Pathology Subspecialties including hematopathology, anatomic pathology and laboratory Medicine, according to assignment.

Ability to enhance communication and relations in a diverse professional work force.

Experience with methods, tools and measurements for quality improvement to improve work processes using a team-based model.

Knowledge of regulations and standards of JCAHO, CAP and CLIA.

Ability to work independently and make reliable recommendations and diagnoses as definitive in the care and treatment of patients.

Knowledge of all hospital and service procedures and policies regarding hazardous material management, biohazard exposure and the use of universal precaution.

Job Responsibilities (Include But Not Limited To)

• Patient care services, for patients at UMH (University of Miami Hospital), JMH (Jackson Memorial Hospital) and satellites and SCCC (Sylvester Cancer Comprehensive Center) and satellites. Patient care service responsibilities will be focused on the assigned specialty or specialties
• Gross description, taking photographs of the specimens when indicated, tissue sampling, microscopic examinations of surgical specimens, reporting of findings, and verifying coding diagnosis in the computer, in a timely manner(when applicable).
• Performing Frozen Section diagnoses in a timely manner (when applicable).
• Performing and reporting autopsies in a timely manner (when applicable).
• 24 hours call coverage according to assigned division/s (when applicable).
• Service productivity will be assigned according to the departmental compensation plan, previously approved by UHealth Compensation Committee.
• Participate in educational activities of pathology residents and fellows.
• Participate in educational activities of medical students.
• Participate in collaborative research opportunity to pursue basic/clinical or applied research, collaborate with other investigators throughout the Medical Center and seek sponsored programs funding from grants and contracts.
• Participate in daily quality assurance and in the Department of Pathology hospital committees and working groups.
• Maintain high standards of professional services so that the Department of Pathology will maintain the JCAHO/CAP/CLIA accreditation.

For more information, contact: Physician Recruiter, Marisol Vega [e-mail]

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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