Per Diem Staff Physician - OBGYN, Maternal & Fetal Medicine

Per Diem Staff Physician

The Per Diem Staff Physician will have clinical responsibilities within the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. The incumbent will serve as an attending physician in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM), with focus on the care and treatment of obstetric patients. This includes inpatient attending responsibilities for the division on inpatient units at Jackson Holtz Women's & Children's Hospital.

Core Job Functions

Members of the MFM 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.

Core Job Functions

• Participation in the advancement and education of "OB/GYN" medical students, residents, and 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.

Core Qualifications

Education:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology and subspecialty board eligible in Maternal Fetal Medicine.

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 Maternal Fetal Medicine. 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 University's core values.

Department Specific Functions

Responsibilities will include perinatal consultation, maternal and fetal care, and obstetric ultrasound. In addition, faculty will have the opportunity for daily interaction and teaching to our 2 8 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. The Jackson Memorial Holtz Women's & Children's Hospital averages 4,000 deliveries a year and has a level 3 NICU staffed by U Health neonatologists. The Women's Hospital at Jackson Memorial has been recognized by the Maternal Safety Foundation as an Accreta Center of Excellence and as VBAC Center of Excellence.

Additional responsibilities:

• Direct care to high-risk pregnancy patients.
• Consultation for hospitalized patients on high-risk pregnancy service.
• Consultation for nonservice unit patients by telephone.
• Inpatient L&D at Jackson Holtz Women's & Children's Hospital
• Required to cover 8-10 shifts per month.
• Will need to use Cerner for documentation and MobileCharge for billing.