Per Diem UMMG Staff Physician - Pathology
University of Miami

Job Info

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CORE JOB SUMMARY

The UMMG Staff Physician provides medical care to patients as outlined by the medical staff rules and regulations. The incumbent in this position receives patient assignments based on their educational discipline, expertise and experience.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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, verifying coding diagnosis in the computer (when applicable), and electronically signing out cases in a timely manner.
  
• Attend and present at relevant tumor boards, as requested.
  
• 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 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.
  
• Reports hazardous or unsafe conditions, equipment malfunction, and supply instrumentation inadequacies to appropriate personnel.
  
• Reports all Quality Assurance (QA) incidences, including mediation errors, to responsible physician using department guidelines
  
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations
  
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

M.D. in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Successfully completed residency in AP or AP/CP residency program. 1-2 years signout experience is desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
  
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
  
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
  
• Commitment to the University's core values.
  

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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Part time

Employee Type:
Temporary-Intermittent

Pay Grade:
140

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