UMMG Staff Physician - Medicine, Medical Oncology
Location: Miami, FL
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago
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Job Summary: The Community Health Delivery System at the University of Miami seeks a Hematologist Oncologist position to anchor a satellite facility in Miami-Dade County for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center brings together some of the most distinguished and talented physician-scientists and clinical researchers in America. All clinical disciplines are represented by nationally recognized leaders in their respective disciplines. All work together in a series of coherently organized research groups, clinical interdisciplinary venues and coordinated educational activities. We believe this is an outstanding infrastructure in which physicians with a commitment to providing great patient care can receive the necessary support.
The individual will also serve as a voluntary faculty member in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, with focus on the care and treatment of oncology patients. This can include outpatient care as well as inpatient attending responsibilities for the division (on oncologic inpatient units and/or consult services at UMHC, UMH and/or Jackson Memorial Hospital).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- New oncology outpatient consultations.
- Maintain privileges at assigned hospital(s) rotating with colleagues performing Hematology/Oncology consultations and inpatient care.
- Design and manage patient treatment protocols based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care.
- Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests and intervenes accordingly.
- Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for patients.
- Ensure coordination of additional sub-specialty care (as needed) - advises collaborating physician of appropriate information regarding patient care and reports to the physician the actions provided to the patients.
- Responds to medical and oncologic emergencies in CTU/clinics.
- Perform bone marrow biopsies and other procedures as needed.
- Actively participate in the Department of Medicine and the Division of Medical Oncology by attending Divisional meetings, tumor board, and Department of Medicine Grand Rounds during your administrative time.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- State of Florida Medical License.
- Board Certified in Oncology.
- Minimum of two years in Hematology/Oncology experience.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Pay Grade: 140
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