UMMG Staff Physician - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Miami

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Job Description

Requirements:

Must be an M.D or D.O. who is Board Certified or Board eligible in Anatomic Pathology, or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.

Must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge in Anatomic Pathology.

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

• Experience with methods, tools, and measurements for quality assurance 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 pathological diagnoses with the appropriate use of ancillary studies 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 mainly focused on surgical pathology.

• Responsible for gross description, dissections, photography, tissue sampling, microscopic examination, and reporting of findings, in a timely manner.

• Performing Frozen Section, and Rapid On-Site 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 and contribute to multidisciplinary tumor boards and site disease group meetings.

• Participate in educational activities of pathology residents and fellows.

• Participate in educational activities of medical students.

• Participate in collaborative research opportunity to purse 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.

• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with HIPPA regulations.

• Attend and participate in departmental meetings, conferences, and events.

For additional information, contact: Marisol Vega at 305-399-1160

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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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:140

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