UMMG Staff Physician - Medicine, Hospital Medicine

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The UMMG Staff Physician provides medical care to patients based on appropriate documentation in the medical record and the medical staff rules and regulations. Patient assignments are based on the physician’s educational discipline, expertise, or experience. The role includes developing and carrying out comprehensive treatment plans, assessing patients, prescribing treatments and clinical drugs, and making evidence-informed decisions that take patient information and preferences into account. The physician reports to the responsible physician, follows co-signature policies, maintains patient confidentiality, and complies with University and unit-level policies.

Requirements

• M.D. in a relevant field.
• Certification in a relevant specialty or field.
• 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

• Develop and carry out a comprehensive medical treatment plan addressing biological, psychological, and sociocultural domains.
• Perform physical assessments of patients in a logical and respectful manner.
• Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
• Gather essential and accurate information by reviewing pertinent records and interviewing patients, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals.
• Report to the responsible physician and comply with policy co-signature requirements.
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, and supply or instrumentation inadequacies to appropriate personnel.
• Report Quality Assurance incidents, including medication errors, to the responsible physician using department guidelines.
• Increase knowledge and expertise by attending continuing educational offerings.
• Make informed decisions about interventions based on patient information and preferences, current scientific evidence, and clinical judgment.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Tuition remission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree