Assistant Professor of Clinical - OBGYN, Generalist

Primary duties will include: 

• Active participation in the inpatient and outpatient clinical practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Miami Kendall Medical Center, Desai Sethi Institute, Doral Commons, University of Miami Hospital and Jackson Memorial Hospital. 

• Participation in the advancement and education of “OB/GYN” medical students, residents, and fellows.   

• Develops and carries out a comprehensive medical treatment plan addressing biological, psychological, and sociocultural domains.  

• Performs physical assessment of patients in a logical and respectful manner. Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.  

• Gathers essential and accurate information through the review of pertinent records and interviews with the patient, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals. Reports to the responsible physician and complies with policy co-sig.  

• Reports hazardous or unsafe conditions, equipment malfunction, and supply instrumentation inadequacies to appropriate personnel.  

• Reports all Quality Assurance (QA) incidences, including mediation errors, to responsible physician using department guidelines.  

• Assumes responsibility for increasing knowledge and expertise by attending continuing educational offerings.  

• Makes informed decisions about interventions based on patient information and preference, up-to-date scientific evidence in the field, and clinical judgment.  

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.  

• Adheres 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. 

Education: 

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology  

Certification and Licensing: 

• Certification in relevant specialty or field required 

• Active Florida Medical License & DEA 

• Credentialing needed 

Experience:   

• Minimum of 2 years of experience. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Candidates should have a MD/DO and be BE/BC in Obstetrics & Gynecology  

• Must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical license. 

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. 

• Commitment to the University’s core values. 

In addition, faculty will have the opportunity for daily interaction and teaching to our 28 residents and medical students. All candidates should be dedicated to providing high quality patient care and exemplary teaching. The department is composed of 30+ faculty members and is based at the University of Miami/ UHealth and Jackson Health Systems in Miami, which is easily accessible and centrally located in Miami, Florida. The Jackson Memorial Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital averages 4,000 deliveries a year and has a level 3 NICU staffed by UHealth neonatologists. The Women’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial has been recognized by the Maternal Safety Foundation as an Accreta Center of Excellence and as VBAC Center of Excellence. 

Additional responsibilities: 

• Outpatient clinics.  

• Direct care to OB/GYN patients. 

• Consultation for hospitalized patients on L&D service. 

• Consultation for nonservice unit patients by telephone. 

• Inpatient L&D at Jackson Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital 

• Required to cover 12 hours shifts on L&D, 6 shifts per month 

• Will need to use EPIC at UHealth Clinics & Cerner at Jackson Health for documentation and MobileCharge for billing. 

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.