UMMG Staff Physician - Medical Oncology

University of Miami•Doral, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The UMMG Staff Physician provides medical care to patients based on proper documentation in the medical record as outlined by the medical staff rules and regulations. The incumbent in this position receives patient assignments based on their educational discipline, expertise or experience. The incumbent will also serve as an instructor and as an attending physician in the Division of Medical Oncology, with focus on the care and treatment of patients with malignant cancers. This will include outpatient care supervised by senior faculty with expertise in treatment and management of these cancers, as well as on-call coverage and weekend/rotations. The incumbent will have a focus in the treatment of malignant cancers, to include research protocols, leading to peer-reviewed publications and funded clinical trials. The incumbent will be responsible for the development of novel clinical and translational protocols for treatment of patients with oncological malignancies.

Requirements

M.D. in relevant field required
Board certification and/or eligibility in Hematology and/or Oncology is required.
Certification in relevant specialty or field required
Minimum 3 years of experience required
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Serves as an instructor and attending physician in the Division of Medical Oncology.
Focuses on the care and treatment of patients with malignant cancers.
Provides outpatient care supervised by senior faculty.
Provides on-call coverage and weekend/rotations.
Focuses on the treatment of malignant cancers, including research protocols.
Leads to peer-reviewed publications and funded clinical trials.
Responsible for the development of novel clinical and translational protocols for treatment of patients with oncological malignancies.