Center To Advance Palliative
Staff Physician - Medicine, Palliative Care
Center To Advance Palliative, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Posted September 12, 2024Where
University of Miami Health SystemMiami, FL, United StatesDescription
The Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Physician. The 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.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 mediation 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.Palliative Medicine consultation for hospitalized patients on any service at UHealth TowerOutpatient clinical ambulatory setting at multiple satellites in Dade and Broward CountyServe as attending at Vitas in-patient unitOn-call coverage nights and weekends as scheduledWork in collaboration with the APPs and ancillary supportAdheres 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.Qualifications:Education:M.D. in relevant fieldCertification and Licensing:Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family MedicineBoard Certified or Eligible in Palliative Medicine (must obtain board certification within 2 years of hire)Experience:Minimum 3 years of experienceKnowledge, 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.
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University of Miami Health SystemMiami, FL, United StatesDescription
The Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Physician. The 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.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 mediation 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.Palliative Medicine consultation for hospitalized patients on any service at UHealth TowerOutpatient clinical ambulatory setting at multiple satellites in Dade and Broward CountyServe as attending at Vitas in-patient unitOn-call coverage nights and weekends as scheduledWork in collaboration with the APPs and ancillary supportAdheres 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.Qualifications:Education:M.D. in relevant fieldCertification and Licensing:Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family MedicineBoard Certified or Eligible in Palliative Medicine (must obtain board certification within 2 years of hire)Experience:Minimum 3 years of experienceKnowledge, 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.
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