Professor of Clinical - Cytology and Molecular Pathology

University of Miami•Miami, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Professor of Clinical - Cytology and Molecular Pathology provides patient care services at University of Miami Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Sylvester Cancer Comprehensive Center, and their satellite locations. Responsibilities focus on the assigned pathology specialty or specialties. The role also contributes to pathology education, collaborative research, quality assurance, and maintaining departmental accreditation. Work is mainly performed in a hospital environment, where a high level of citizenship and professionalism is expected.

Requirements

Must be an M.D. or D.O.
Must be board certified, board eligible, or possess equivalent international qualifications in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or both, and Cytopathology.
Must be licensed to practice medicine in Florida or eligible for a Medical Faculty Certificate (MFC) in Florida.
Strong general knowledge of Surgical Pathology, including intraoperative evaluations, and pathology subspecialties including hematopathology, anatomic pathology, and laboratory medicine, according to assignment.
Ability to enhance communication and relations in a diverse professional workforce.
Experience with methods, tools, and measurements for quality improvement using a team-based model.
Knowledge of JCAHO, CAP, and CLIA regulations and standards.
Ability to work independently and make reliable recommendations and definitive diagnoses in patient care and treatment.
Knowledge of hospital and service procedures and policies for hazardous-material management, biohazard exposure, and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care services at UMH, JMH, SCCC, and their satellite locations, focused on assigned specialty or specialties.
When applicable, describe gross specimens, photograph specimens, sample tissue, examine surgical specimens microscopically, report findings, and verify coded diagnoses in the computer in a timely manner.
Perform frozen-section diagnoses in a timely manner when applicable.
Perform and report autopsies in a timely manner when applicable.
Provide 24-hour call coverage according to assigned division or divisions when applicable.
Meet service productivity assignments according to the departmental compensation plan approved by the UHealth Compensation Committee.
Participate in educational activities for pathology residents and fellows.
Participate in educational activities for medical students.
Participate in collaborative basic, clinical, or applied research; collaborate with investigators across the Medical Center; and seek sponsored-program funding through grants and contracts.
Participate in daily quality assurance and Department of Pathology hospital committees and working groups.
Maintain high standards of professional services to support the Department of Pathology’s JCAHO, CAP, and CLIA accreditation.