Assistant Professor of Clinical - Ophthalmology, General/Comprehensive

Core Job Summary Assistant Professor of Clinical position in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Core Job Functions Provide ophthalmology medical and surgical services as needed according to service rotation and call schedule. Rotate to other sites within the University of Miami Health System according to schedule set by the Chairman and/or Service Director. Be active in the education of residents and medical students in the service. Maintain high clinical quality, productivity and citizenship within the department, including attendance and participation in lectures, rounds, committee assignments and academic activity. Represent the department with clinicians, trainees and staff at affiliates and referral practices with professionalism and engagement. Develop referral and educational relationships within the University of Miami Health System and with other practices regionally and nationally. Develop a regional and eventually national presence as a clinical leader through participation in national and regional meetings. Develop, maintain and, as appropriate, secure funding for academic/research activities such as translational research, clinical trials and other clinical research. Develop and/or participate in quality assurance protocols and clinical outcome studies for Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Perform administrative and committee responsibilities as assigned by the Chairman or Service Director, which may include participation in or organization of continuing medical education courses in the provider area of specialty. Be willing to see patients at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute satellite locations depending on departmental need as determined by the Chairman and Service Director. Abide by and conform to all university policies and procedures, including University of Miami Medical Group Bylaws, hospital bylaws and those policies required by university agencies, vendors or other third parties. Familiar with the University faculty manual. Job Status: Full time. Employee Type: Faculty-UMMG. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Miami