Assistant Professor of Clinical - Medicine, Palliative Care

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The physician in the clinical track provides direct medical care to adult patients receiving palliative services. The position includes education of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as leadership of an educational or administrative project within the Division of Geriatric Medicine. The physician also contributes to development of the Hospice and Palliative Medicine program and pursues independent academic projects, such as research.

Requirements

• Valid American Board Certification in Internal Medicine.
• Board certified or eligible in Geriatric Medicine.
• M.D. or D.O. degree from an ABIM-recognized internal medicine residency.
• Valid and unrestricted Florida Medical License, or eligibility to apply.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited training program in Palliative Care and Hospice Medicine.
• Maintain continuing medical education (CME) to meet institutional and state licensing requirements.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and experience to provide safe, quality patient care and meet institutional standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Consult for hospitalized patients across services and provide care in outpatient ambulatory settings.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Participate in committee work.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Assist with developing the Hospice and Palliative Medicine program.
• Pursue independent academic projects, such as research.
• Lead an educational or administrative project within the Division of Geriatric Medicine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree