University of Miami
Assistant Professor of Clinical - Medicine, Cardiology
University of Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Assistant Professor of Clinical - Medicine, Cardiology
Location:
Miami, FLTime Type:
Full timePosted On:
6 Days AgoJob Requisition ID:
R100076840Job Title:
Adult Medical Director of Clinical Advanced Heart Failure/MCS/Transplant ProgramReports to:
Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation/LVAD, Medical Director of Transplant Services, and the Director of Transplant Services.Qualifications:
Board certified in Medicine with a completed fellowship in Cardiology and underwent Transplant Fellowship or has held more than 5 years of transplant experience.Member in good standing of the hospital staff.Currently licensed to practice in Florida.Minimum of five years clinical experience in Transplantation.Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.Ability to accept and implement change.Ability to problem solve to make effective decisions.Demonstrated history of positive collegial relations with colleagues, support staff, administrators and patients.Ability to show leadership qualities in the past.Nature and Scope:
The Medical Director of Clinical Advanced Heart Failure/MCS/Transplant Program is responsible for assisting in the ongoing development and growth of the Adult Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) program in collaboration with the Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation/LVAD and the Medical and Surgical Director of Transplant Services. He/she must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and an understanding of the inter-dependent roles of the various allied health professions that help manage the care of these patients. He/she is responsible for promoting high standards of practice through development of transplant policies, protocols and practice guidelines for this program once again in collaboration with the Surgical Director of Heart Transplant Program, with the support of the Medical Director of Transplant Services.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Administration:
Participate in the research, development and writing of transplant policies, protocols and practice guidelines for this program.Active participant of M & M for the MTI along with active participation in the MTI High Risk Selection Committee.Implement all transplant policies and procedures as they pertain to the care of these patients.Restructure and maintain excellent patient care in the clinics.Assist with all relevant federal and state statutes, regulations, and administrative instructions, standards of care and the accrediting standards of CMS, UNOS and all other regulatory agencies.Ensure that HIPAA policies are implemented and followed by all clinical, administrative and research staff of this unit.Maintain an effective working relationship with the medical staff, transplant service staff, administration for this program.Oversee processes to ensure that transplant nursing staff and clinical transplant coordinators are appropriately oriented to the program and continue to participate in transplant related continuing education programs.Help develop along with the Surgical Director the inpatient infrastructure required for the hospital care of Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD and heart transplant patients.Ensure that the Service fulfills service responsibilities in the most cost effective manner and cooperates in and complies with infection control and quality assurance.Program Initiatives:
Lead efforts to develop and maintain a good outpatient clinical program for LVAD and heart transplant.Lead the effort in establishing the proper inpatient infrastructure to support and growing LVAD and heart transplant program.Collaborate with the Surgical Director to establish transplant program goals and objectives consistent with those of the hospital and of the MTI.Collaborate with all multidisciplinary service lines to help in the care of these patients both pre and post-transplant.Develop and provide input on the development and maintenance of practice guidelines, policies and methodologies for medical care of these patients.Promote research activity within his/her specialty for themselves and other physicians within the MTI.Participate in site review by regulatory agencies and insurance companies.Organize, direct and implement departmental practices along with the Medical Director to assure continued compliance with applicable laws.Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationship with colleagues, referral MDs, hospital personnel, and patients/families.Ensure that medical attending physician availability is provided to render care to these patients.Demonstrate consistent, efficient, cost effective and quality transplant care at all times.Participate in transplant patient/family satisfaction projects.Quality:
Provide physician leadership to the Transplant program’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Committee.Participate in Monthly Program-specific QAPI committee meetings.Attend MTI QAPI Committee meetings.Analyze outcomes and trends in data analysis to determine appropriate performance metrics.Provide physician leadership and expertise to identifying benchmarks.Assist in data collection, analysis, trending and interpretation of data.Identify and provide physician leadership to performance improvement activities.Participate in the development and revision of treatment guidelines, policies and protocols.Report quality of care issues promptly to the appropriate individuals, committees and hospital administration.Identify and report deficiencies in transplant care policies, guidelines and protocols.Clinical Education:
Ensures education is provided for residents, fellows, and hospital staff regarding transplant program policies and appropriate medical practices.Business Development/Community Outreach:
Maintain relations with referring physicians and community organizations related to these transplants.Participate in and support business development activities to increase physician patient referrals.Participate in the development of business development and community collateral materials.Serve as a resource for referring physicians and provide timely response and feedback.Oversee and participate in fundraising activities in support of transplant needs.Participate in hospital, physician and community outreach activities as requested by administration.Participate in transplant community and physician education.
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Location:
Miami, FLTime Type:
Full timePosted On:
6 Days AgoJob Requisition ID:
R100076840Job Title:
Adult Medical Director of Clinical Advanced Heart Failure/MCS/Transplant ProgramReports to:
Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation/LVAD, Medical Director of Transplant Services, and the Director of Transplant Services.Qualifications:
Board certified in Medicine with a completed fellowship in Cardiology and underwent Transplant Fellowship or has held more than 5 years of transplant experience.Member in good standing of the hospital staff.Currently licensed to practice in Florida.Minimum of five years clinical experience in Transplantation.Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.Ability to accept and implement change.Ability to problem solve to make effective decisions.Demonstrated history of positive collegial relations with colleagues, support staff, administrators and patients.Ability to show leadership qualities in the past.Nature and Scope:
The Medical Director of Clinical Advanced Heart Failure/MCS/Transplant Program is responsible for assisting in the ongoing development and growth of the Adult Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) program in collaboration with the Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation/LVAD and the Medical and Surgical Director of Transplant Services. He/she must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and an understanding of the inter-dependent roles of the various allied health professions that help manage the care of these patients. He/she is responsible for promoting high standards of practice through development of transplant policies, protocols and practice guidelines for this program once again in collaboration with the Surgical Director of Heart Transplant Program, with the support of the Medical Director of Transplant Services.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Administration:
Participate in the research, development and writing of transplant policies, protocols and practice guidelines for this program.Active participant of M & M for the MTI along with active participation in the MTI High Risk Selection Committee.Implement all transplant policies and procedures as they pertain to the care of these patients.Restructure and maintain excellent patient care in the clinics.Assist with all relevant federal and state statutes, regulations, and administrative instructions, standards of care and the accrediting standards of CMS, UNOS and all other regulatory agencies.Ensure that HIPAA policies are implemented and followed by all clinical, administrative and research staff of this unit.Maintain an effective working relationship with the medical staff, transplant service staff, administration for this program.Oversee processes to ensure that transplant nursing staff and clinical transplant coordinators are appropriately oriented to the program and continue to participate in transplant related continuing education programs.Help develop along with the Surgical Director the inpatient infrastructure required for the hospital care of Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD and heart transplant patients.Ensure that the Service fulfills service responsibilities in the most cost effective manner and cooperates in and complies with infection control and quality assurance.Program Initiatives:
Lead efforts to develop and maintain a good outpatient clinical program for LVAD and heart transplant.Lead the effort in establishing the proper inpatient infrastructure to support and growing LVAD and heart transplant program.Collaborate with the Surgical Director to establish transplant program goals and objectives consistent with those of the hospital and of the MTI.Collaborate with all multidisciplinary service lines to help in the care of these patients both pre and post-transplant.Develop and provide input on the development and maintenance of practice guidelines, policies and methodologies for medical care of these patients.Promote research activity within his/her specialty for themselves and other physicians within the MTI.Participate in site review by regulatory agencies and insurance companies.Organize, direct and implement departmental practices along with the Medical Director to assure continued compliance with applicable laws.Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationship with colleagues, referral MDs, hospital personnel, and patients/families.Ensure that medical attending physician availability is provided to render care to these patients.Demonstrate consistent, efficient, cost effective and quality transplant care at all times.Participate in transplant patient/family satisfaction projects.Quality:
Provide physician leadership to the Transplant program’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Committee.Participate in Monthly Program-specific QAPI committee meetings.Attend MTI QAPI Committee meetings.Analyze outcomes and trends in data analysis to determine appropriate performance metrics.Provide physician leadership and expertise to identifying benchmarks.Assist in data collection, analysis, trending and interpretation of data.Identify and provide physician leadership to performance improvement activities.Participate in the development and revision of treatment guidelines, policies and protocols.Report quality of care issues promptly to the appropriate individuals, committees and hospital administration.Identify and report deficiencies in transplant care policies, guidelines and protocols.Clinical Education:
Ensures education is provided for residents, fellows, and hospital staff regarding transplant program policies and appropriate medical practices.Business Development/Community Outreach:
Maintain relations with referring physicians and community organizations related to these transplants.Participate in and support business development activities to increase physician patient referrals.Participate in the development of business development and community collateral materials.Serve as a resource for referring physicians and provide timely response and feedback.Oversee and participate in fundraising activities in support of transplant needs.Participate in hospital, physician and community outreach activities as requested by administration.Participate in transplant community and physician education.
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