UMMG Staff Physician - Medicine, Hospital Medicine

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The UMMG Staff Physician provides medical care to patients based on proper documentation in the medical record and in accordance with medical staff rules and regulations. Patient assignments are based on the physician’s educational discipline, expertise, or experience. The role is within Medicine, Hospital Medicine, at UHealth–University of Miami Health System, an academic medical center serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

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 collaboratively.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Commitment to the University’s core values.

Responsibilities

Develop and carry out comprehensive medical treatment plans 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 all Quality Assurance incidents, including medication errors, to the responsible physician using department guidelines.
Increase knowledge and expertise by attending continuing education offerings.
Make informed intervention decisions 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.
Work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.