Assistant Professor of Clinical - OBGYN, Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology

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The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Division of Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Professor of Clinical. The faculty will be appointed as an Assistant Professor of Clinical in Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology on the Clinician Educator track will have clinical responsibilities within the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences and will serve as an attending physician in the Division of Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology (PAG). This includes outpatient clinic and inpatient attending responsibilities for the division on inpatient units at UHealth & Jackson Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Members of the Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology Division provide care for pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients working with the allied health professionals, specialists and subspecialists in both the University of Miami/ UHealth and Jackson Health Systems. Specialty care includes medical and surgical management of the full spectrum of PAG, including vulvovaginal disorders, menstrual disorders, congenital anomalies of the reproductive system including intersex, adnexal masses, chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome. A strong commitment to teaching medical students, residents and fellows is essential. Scholarly activity is key to success in academic institutions and faculty will receive support in clinical investigation in a broad range of domains, including but not limited to patient oriented, translational, epidemiologic, behavioral, outcomes, implementation or health services research.

• The current position is for a 90% clinical FTE to include:
• An average of 7 half-day outpatient clinics per week
• Operating room time
• Administrative time
• Shared coverage of PAG emergencies
• Patient care responsibilities include gathering essential and accurate information through the review of pertinent records and interviews with the patient, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals. Timely completion of records, communication with referring physicians, and addressing of patient concerns through the patient portals is key to clinical performance.
• Education roles and responsibilities include clinical and didactic training and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows in OBGYN, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, and Medicine/Pediatrics programs.
• It is anticipated that with PAG Division growth a PAG fellowship will be developed, and the faculty member will help with creation of the fellowship.
• Highly desirable skills include:
• Dedication to promotion of PAG as a specialty, including networking with colleagues at the university and in the community, as well as in professional societies.
• Ability to communicate well with patients and their families across the wide variety of cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds served in South Florida. In addition to clinical care, there are
• opportunities for development
• of educational webinars for patients and families.
• Ability to speak Spanish and/or Creole is an asset.
• Surgical experience in ovarian tissue freezing and management of differences of sexual development would complement existing services.
• All UM MSOM faculty are expected to:
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions, equipment malfunction, and supply instrumentation inadequacies to appropriate personnel.
• Report all Quality Assurance (QA) incidences, including mediation errors, to responsible physician using department guidelines.
• Assume responsibility for increasing knowledge and expertise by attending continuing educational offerings.
• Make informed decisions about interventions based on patient information and preference, up-to-date scientific evidence in the field, and clinical judgment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• MD and/or DO Degree Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Fellowship Training in Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology

Certification and Licensing:

• ABOG Certification or eligibility
• PAG Specialty Practice Certification or eligibility

Experience:

• Residency and fellowship training as above

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• 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. Reimbursed coverage of additional call in gynecology or obstetrics if desired is possible.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.

Department Specific Functions

• Direct care to PAG patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting.
• Consultation for nonservice unit patients by telephone.
• PAG consultation for emergency and inpatients at Jackson Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital
• Currently billing and documentation occurs in Cerner for Jackson Hospital, and Epic for UHealth, and additional programs for cross facility billing and ultrasound.

Founded in 1925 as a private non-sectarian institution and South Florida’s first university, the University of Miami is comprised of three main campuses that house 12 schools and colleges. Approximately 2,000 research studies led by over 1,650 principal investigators have resulted in over $365 million in annual research and sponsored program expenditures. The majority of this work is in biomedicine and biological sciences. Jackson Health System, opened in 1918, is the largest major teaching facility for the UMMSOM and State of Florida. It serves over 2 million citizens with its 1,550 licensed beds.

Jackson Memorial Hospital, the flagship hospital, is the largest teaching hospital in our nation, and is located on the UMMSOM/ Jackson Memorial Hospital medical campus. It has many roles in South Florida, acting as a full-service provider for the indigent and uninsured, a regional referral center, and a magnet for medical research and innovation. Holtz Children’s Hospital, attached to Jackson Memorial Hospital, is one of the largest children’s hospitals in the southeast United States, and is known worldwide for their team of pediatric specialists experienced in treating children with all types of needs, from routine care to life-saving procedures. They also train the most pediatric physicians of any medical center in the southeast U.S. Through the values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT), the University of Miami strives to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University of Miami a great place to work. The University of Miami is one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 13,400 faculty and staff from all over the world.

For further details, please contact:

Adrianne Lara

Physician Recruiter

[email protected]

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty-UMMG