UMMG Staff Physician - Medicine, Med Peds

University of Miami•Miami, FL

26d

About The Position

The UMMG Staff Physician provides medical care to patient s based on proper documentation in the medical record as outlined by the medical st aff rules and regulations . The incumbent in this position receives patient assignments based on their educational discipline, expertise or experience .

Requirements

M.D. in relevant field
Board certification and/or eligibility in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Valid/Eligible for Florida Medical License
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Minimum 3 years of experience
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 condi tions, equipment malfunction, and supply instrumentation inadequacies to appropriate personnel .
Reports all Qu ality 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.
Responsible for delivering outpatient care to patients located in satellite facility, Palmetto Bay.
Actively partici pate in the Department of Medicine , Division of General Internal Medicine, and subsection of Med-Peds by attending Division meetings and Department of Medicine Grand Rounds .
Participate in shared on-call schedule for outpatient clinical practice
Ensure coordination of additional sub-specialty care (as needed) – advise collaborating physician of appropriate information regarding patient care
Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests and intervene accordingly.
Work in conjunction with advanced practice providers to provide modern primary care experience
Treat and attend to patients seeking adult or pediatric primary care, including but not limited too prenatal visits