UMMG Staff Physician - Medicine (General Internal Medicine) at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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Job Profile Name: UMMG Staff Physician



Department: Medicine

Division: General Internal Medicine



Reports to: Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine



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 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.




CORE QUALIFICATIONS




Education and Licensing:

• MD Degree and ACGME US internal medicine internship and residency
  
  


• Valid American Board Certification in Internal Medicine (or board eligible)
  
  


• Valid unrestricted Florida Medical License or eligible to apply (must have license prior to credentialing)
  
  

Experience:


Minimum 3 years of experience



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.
  
  


• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
  
  


• Must maintain CME to meet institutional and state licensing requirements
  
  


• Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience to provide safe and quality care to patients and meet institutional standards of care
  
  


• Current BLS certification required. ACLS (if applicable).
  
  


• Valid DEA licensure
  
  
  
  

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.


Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") 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 (all Hospitals and clinics) 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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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