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General Description (Purpose and Function):
The Division of Endocrine Surgery at the University of Miami, Leonard Miller School of Medicine, is seeking a fellowship-trained surgeon to join our surgery team. We have a strong multidisciplinary group that works to provide high-quality clinical care and access to cutting-edge clinical trials.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities (For-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):
Job responsibilities include participating in clinical and educational activities related to the Division of Endocrine Surgery and the Department of Surgery.
- This position supports the goals and objectives of the Division of Endocrine Surgery
- Provides patient Surgical Services to include OR, and other clinical care at the University of Miami Hospital System (UMH) under the governance of the University of Miami Medical Group (UMMG) and at Jackson Health System (JHS).
- The individual will educate medical students, surgery residents and fellows, nurses, and other medical personnel at UMH and JHS Facilities.
- Interacts frequently with colleagues and attendings from multiple departments and divisions
- Provides presentations and is encouraged to publish.
- This position is responsible for billing clinical services and documenting in the patient’s medical records in a timely manner, according to policies and procedures.
- Individual will promptly reply to any billing and documents discrepancies and issues related to documentation.
- Individual will abide by practices outlined in the Medical Faculty and UMMG Manuals.
- Attends weekly divisional meetings and is responsible to go to Departmental Faculty Meetings and attend Grand Rounds.
- The individual will also be responsible for email inquiries due to urgent issues.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Along with proper training and certification, the incumbent must have a keen interest in and concern for the needs of endocrine surgery patients and other related surgical anomalies.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
- Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatments
- Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
- Performs duties in tactful and professional manner
- Fluency in multiple languages is greatly valued because of our local and regional demographics.
Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):
Applicants should have a strong commitment to patient care and education and an interest in clinical research.
- M.D. degree
- Eligible candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
- Be able to obtain and maintain a valid DEA Registration and Florida Medical License.
Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):
- 0 – 10 years post fellowship clinical experience in the field of Endocrine Surgery preferred
Current Employees:
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Faculty-UMMG
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