UMMG Staff Physician - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Location: Miami, FL
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 30+ Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R100076849
Requirements:
- Must be an M.D or D.O. who is Board Certified or Board eligible in Anatomic Pathology, or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
- Must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge in Anatomic Pathology.
- Ability to enhance communication and relations in a diverse professional workforce.
- Experience with methods, tools, and measurements for quality assurance to improve work processes using a team-based model.
- Knowledge of regulations and standards of JCAHO, CAP, and CLIA.
- Ability to work independently and make reliable recommendations and pathological diagnoses with the appropriate use of ancillary studies in the care and treatment of patients.
- Knowledge of all hospital and service procedures and policies regarding hazardous material management, biohazard exposure, and the use of universal precautions.
Job Responsibilities (Include But Not Limited To):
- Patient care services for patients at UMH (University of Miami Hospital), JMH (Jackson Memorial Hospital), and satellites and SCCC (Sylvester Cancer Comprehensive Center) and satellites.
- Patient care service responsibilities will be mainly focused on surgical pathology.
- Responsible for gross description, dissections, photography, tissue sampling, microscopic examination, and reporting of findings in a timely manner.
- Performing Frozen Section and Rapid On-Site diagnoses in a timely manner (when applicable).
- Performing and reporting autopsies in a timely manner (when applicable).
- 24 hours call coverage according to assigned division/s (when applicable).
- Service productivity will be assigned according to the departmental compensation plan, previously approved by UHealth Compensation Committee.
- Participate and contribute to multidisciplinary tumor boards and site disease group meetings.
- Participate in educational activities of pathology residents and fellows.
- Participate in educational activities of medical students.
- Participate in collaborative research opportunities to pursue basic/clinical or applied research, collaborate with other investigators throughout the Medical Center and seek sponsored programs funding from grants and contracts.
- Participate in daily quality assurance and in the Department of Pathology hospital committees and working groups.
- Maintain high standards of professional services so that the Department of Pathology will maintain the JCAHO/CAP/CLIA accreditation.
- Maintain accurate medical records and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Attend and participate in departmental meetings, conferences, and events.
For additional information, contact: Marisol Vega at 305-###-####
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Pay Grade: 140
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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