Gynecological Oncology, Assistant Professor of Clinical - OBGYN, Gynecology Oncology

Job Description

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:

• Certification in relevant specialty or field required

• Active Florida Medical License & DEA

• Credentialing needed

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:

• 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 Universitys core values.

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:

• Primary clinical responsibilities include participation in inpatient and outpatient Gynecologic Oncology clinical practice at the UMMSOM and Jackson Health System sites.

• Direct care to gynecologic oncology patients.

• Consultation for hospitalized patients on GYO service.

• Consultation for nonservice unit patients by telephone.

• Will need to use Epic, Cerner for documentation, and MobileCharge for billing.