Per Diem Staff Physician - Family Medicine & Community Health

University of Miami•Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

The Physician provides patient care by interviewing and treating clinical patients to meet their medical needs. The role also educates patients and their families on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources. The Physician determines referrals and their urgency, prescribes treatment and medications, orders and documents studies and services, maintains detailed medical records, reviews ongoing cases, consults with leadership and other professionals on patient care programs, oversees mid-level medical and nursing clinical staff, and helps address patient complaints and inquiries. The role also follows University and unit policies and safeguards University assets. Duties may vary with departmental needs and may include other responsibilities consistent with the role. The University of Miami describes UHealth as South Florida’s only university-based health system, delivering patient care supported by research and medical education. It serves South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with physicians across more than 100 specialties and subspecialties.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD).
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Applicable certification requirements are specified by the department.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Interview and treat clinical patients to meet their medical needs.
Educate patients and their families on wellness, prevention, and early detection using materials and resources.
Determine referrals required based on patient examinations and needs.
Determine the urgency of follow-up and referral appointments.
Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs.
Order studies, tests, and ancillary services, and document results.
Maintain detailed records of services provided in patients’ medical records.
Review long-term cases requiring ongoing medical attention.
Consult with leadership and other professionals on staff regarding patient care programs.
Oversee mid-level medical staff and nursing clinical staff.
Assist in resolving patient complaints, requests, and inquiries.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.