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UMMG Staff Physician - Medicine, Medical Oncology

University of Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


UMMG Staff Physician - Medicine, Medical Oncology

Locations: Miami, FL

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R100077590

CORE JOB SUMMARY

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

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops and carries out a comprehensive medical treatment plan addressing biological, psychological, and sociocultural domains.

Performs physical assessment of patients in a logical and respectful manner.

Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.

Gathers essential and accurate information through the review of pertinent records and interviews with the patient, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals.

Reports to the responsible physician and complies with policy co-sig.

Reports hazardous or unsafe conditions, equipment malfunction, and supply instrumentation inadequacies to appropriate personnel.

Reports all Quality Assurance (QA) incidences, including medication errors, to responsible physician using department guidelines.

Assumes responsibility for increasing knowledge and expertise by attending continuing educational offerings.

Makes informed decisions about interventions based on patient information and preference, up-to-date scientific evidence in the field, and clinical judgment.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

M.D. in relevant field required.

Board certification and/or eligibility in Hematology and/or Oncology is required.

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field required.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience required.

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.

Department Specific Functions

Incumbent will also serve as an instructor and as an attending physician in the Division of Medical Oncology, focusing on the care and treatment of patients with General Med Onc cancers. This will include outpatient care supervised by senior faculty with expertise in treatment and management of these cancers, as well as on-call coverage and weekend/rotations.

Incumbent will have a focus in the treatment of malignant cancers, including research protocols, leading to peer-reviewed publications and funded clinical trials.

Incumbent will be responsible for the development of novel clinical and translational protocols for treatment of patients with malignancies.

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 groundbreaking 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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza 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 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.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

140

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