UMMG Staff Physician - Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

About the role

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. General Description (Purpose and Function):     The   Physician   is responsible for assessing physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. The Physician educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.      The physician is also responsible for driving the academic and operational missions of the division. This includes education, research, and patient care within our inpatient and/or outpatient care settings. The physician is expected to work collegially and collaboratively with other members of the Division   of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (PCCSM), Department   of Medicine (DOM)   and   other Departments or   Centers, School of Medicine (SOM), University of Miami Medical Group (UMMG), and affiliated Hospital entities in promoting the various missions.      Primary Duties and Responsibilities:   Direct the care of   ambulatory patients.   Monitor and maintain   sleep   support for patients, including use and calibration of   medical/thera peutic devices.   Formulate treatment plans, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies,   and   therapeutic measures   Develop   post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols   Order appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines   Provide supervision of medical services and ensure appropriateness, quality, and safety of patient care within the scope of the division.     Develop, implement, and evaluate a n   appropriate   patient   plan of care   Assess severity of patient's condition, determining and directing patients to appropriate medical plan and assessment   Actively participate in quality assurance programs and peer review activities   Determine   required   referrals based on   level of urgenc y, and patient needs   Exercises final medial judgment in all issues of healthcare   Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention   Consults with Medical Director and other professional on   staff as needed regarding patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic    Oversee   assigned   allied health professional   medical staff   and   nursing clinical    Assist in the resolution of complaints, request and   inquiries   from patients   Develop priorities for growth of clinical programs to meet patient needs   Enhance quality of care and implement innovations in care   S upplement departmental and research efforts   Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations   Document all services in patient medical records for compliance and regulatory adherence   Perform other duties as assigned      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   Knowledge of and ability to apply professional   medical principles, procedures, and techniques     Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatments   Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette   Performs in tactful and professional manner.     Education Requirements   (Essential Requirements):   Physician with   M D or DO Degree   Board Certified with Medical L icense   Board Eligible with Medical License   Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)     Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):   0 – 1 Years of Experience (minimum)   1+ Years of Experience (preferred)   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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff