UMMG Staff Physician - Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician is responsible for assessing the physical and psychosocial status of patients through interviews, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies. The Physician educates patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources. The physician is also responsible for driving the academic and operational missions of the division, including education, research, and patient care in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The physician is expected to work collegially and collaboratively with other members of the Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (PCCSM), Department of Medicine (DOM), other Departments or Centers, School of Medicine (SOM), University of Miami Medical Group (UMMG), and affiliated Hospital entities.

Requirements

Physician with MD or DO Degree
Board Certified with Medical License
Board Eligible with Medical License
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
0 – 1 Years of Experience (minimum)

Nice To Haves

1+ Years of Experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Direct the care of ambulatory patients.
Monitor and maintain sleep support for patients, including use and calibration of medical/therapeutic devices.
Formulate treatment plans, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, and therapeutic measures.
Develop post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
Order appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines.
Provide supervision of medical services and ensure appropriateness, quality, and safety of patient care within the scope of the division.
Develop, implement, and evaluate an appropriate patient plan of care.
Assess severity of patient's condition, determining and directing patients to appropriate medical plan and assessment.
Actively participate in quality assurance programs and peer review activities.
Determine required referrals based on level of urgency and patient needs.
Exercise final medical judgment in all issues of healthcare.
Review on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
Consult with Medical Director and other professional staff as needed regarding patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic.
Oversee assigned allied health professional medical staff and nursing clinical.
Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients.
Develop priorities for growth of clinical programs to meet patient needs.
Enhance quality of care and implement innovations in care.
Supplement departmental and research efforts.
Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
Document all services in patient medical records for compliance and regulatory adherence.
Perform other duties as assigned.