Assistant Professor of Clinical - Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases

University of Miami • Miami, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami Health System is initiating a search for a Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases physician. The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division in conjunction with the Miami Transplant Institute and the Antibiotic Stewardship Program are recruiting an assistant or higher-level faculty position to increase the scope of our program. The faculty must have formal training and/or strong clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant infectious complications. In addition, the faculty will oversee the pediatric antibiotic stewardship program, working closely with the pediatric pharmacy and the adult program.

Requirements

• MD/DO degree required
• Board eligible or Board certified in Pediatric Infectious Disease
• Demonstrated proficiency to perform research (clinical/basic/translational) and evidence of research success
• Pediatric Transplant Infectious Disease Fellowship
• Experience in Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship programs
• Demonstrated proficiency in the teaching of students and housestaff
• Valid Medical License in the State of Florida
• Valid DEA license

Nice To Haves

• Formal training and/or strong clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant infectious complications.

Responsibilities

• Care of pediatric patients referred to the Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Supervising and teaching fellows, residents and medical students.
• Provide mentorship for quality assurance and research projects.
• On-call duties shared with other members of the division's faculty.
• Conduct of basic, translational, clinical research to develop publications and grant submissions.
• Work with the Miami Transplant Institute to provide pre- and post- transplant evaluations, inpatient consultation and outpatient care for pediatric transplant patients.
• Hold the administrative title of associate director for the Pediatric Antibiotic Stewardship Program.
• Serve as the representative for the Pediatric Infection Control Program.

Benefits

• The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level