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CORE JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                                                                                                                           

The Staff Physician Fellow participates in an organized post-residency medical training program in which they have daily contact with patients and assume responsibility for their care, under the supervision of an accountable physician faculty member.  All work performed by the Staff Physician Fellow must be relevant to their applicable academic field of study, and their term of employment shall not exceed the length of time necessary to complete the goals and objective of the training program, which shall not exceed three years of service.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                           

• Thoroughly participates and engages in educational and scholarly activities associated with the training program, including passing of examinations, actively participating in seminars and other scholarly activities, attending required meetings, etc.

• Performs consultation, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. Provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care under supervision. Demonstrates own knowledge base and uses resources for clinical problem-solving, but also knows when to make proper use of the available supervisory and support systems.

• Analyzes own practice for needed improvement and seeks advice and input when necessary. 

• Finds and uses evidence from scientific studies and clinical guidelines. Uses systematic approaches to improve patient care and reduce errors.

• Provides the highest standard of patient care and completes the associated medical record documentation in a timely fashion.

• Contributes to the working environment of the department by maintaining a professional atmosphere.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Staff Physician Fellows on visas must also adhere to the conditions detailed by the U.S. Department of State.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                         

Education:

M.D., D.O., or comparable degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Completion of residency or prior qualifying training

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

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 ground breaking 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. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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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