Assistant Professor of Clinical - OBGYN, Gynecology Oncology

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Division of Gynecologic Oncology (GYO) has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Professor of Clinical. The faculty will have clinical responsibilities within the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. The incumbent will serve as an attending physician in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology (GYO), with a focus on the care and treatment of gynecology oncology patients. This includes inpatient attending responsibilities for the division of inpatient units at the University of Miami Health Tower and Jackson Memorial Hospital.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Members of the GYO Division provide comprehensive high-risk pregnancy care to women working alongside allied health professionals, specialists, and subspecialists in both the University of Miami / UHealth and Jackson Health Systems.

• Participation in the advancement and education of “OB / GYN” medical students, residents, and GYO fellows.
• 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Board Certified / Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology and subspecialty board eligible in Gynecologic Oncology.

Certification and Licensing :

Experience :

Minimum of 2 years of experience.

Minimum Requirements :

Candidates should have a MD / DO and be BE / BC in Obstetrics & Gynecology and subspecialty board eligible in Gynecologic Oncology. In addition, they must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical license.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :

Department Specific Functions

Responsibilities will include developing a personalized treatment plan for reproductive cancer-related diagnosis. In addition, faculty will have the opportunity for daily interaction and teaching to our 28 residents and medical students. All candidates should be dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and exemplary teaching. The department is composed of 30+ faculty members and is based at the University of Miami / UHealth and Jackson Health Systems in Miami, which is easily accessible and centrally located in Miami, Florida.

Additional responsibilities :

Founded in 1925 as a private non-sectarian institution and South Florida’s first university, the University of Miami is comprised of three main campuses that house 12 schools and colleges. Approximately 2,000 research studies led by over 1,650 principal investigators have resulted in over $365 million in annual research and sponsored program expenditures. The majority of this work is in biomedicine and biological sciences. Jackson Health System, opened in 1918, is the largest major teaching facility for the UMMSOM and State of Florida. It serves over 2 million citizens with its 1,550 licensed beds.

Jackson Memorial Hospital, the flagship hospital, is the largest teaching hospital in our nation, and is located on the UMMSOM / Jackson Memorial Hospital medical campus. It has many roles in South Florida, acting as a full-service provider for the indigent and uninsured, a regional referral center, and a magnet for medical research and innovation. Holtz Children’s Hospital, attached to Jackson Memorial Hospital, is one of the largest children’s hospitals in the southeast United States and is known worldwide for their team of pediatric specialists experienced in treating children with all types of needs, from routine care to life-saving procedures. They also train the most pediatric physicians of any medical center in the southeast U.S. Through the values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT), the University of Miami strives to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University of Miami a great place to work. The University of Miami is one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 13,400 faculty and staff from all over the world.