Assistant Professor of Clinical - Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)

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About the role

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking an Assistant Professor of Clinical to join the Division of Ob/Gyn Generalists. This faculty position includes clinical responsibilities within the department and will serve as an attending physician with a focus on the care and management of obstetric patients. Members of the Division work collaboratively with allied health professionals, specialists, and subspecialists to provide a full spectrum of women's healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Areas of specialty care include uterine fibroids, sexual health, pelvic pain, vulvar disorders, family planning, preconception counseling, cervical dysplasia, and anal dysplasia.
• 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.
• Consultation for hospitalized patients on L&D service and for nonservice unit patients by telephone.
• Inpatient L&D at Jackson Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital; required to cover 12-hour shifts on L&D, 6 shifts per month.
• 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.
• Engages in clinical investigation including patient-oriented, translational, epidemiologic, behavioral, outcomes, implementation, or health services research.
• Uses EPIC at UHealth Clinics & Cerner at Jackson Health for documentation and Mobile Charge for billing.
• Reports hazardous or unsafe conditions, equipment malfunction, and supply instrumentation inadequacies to appropriate personnel.
• Reports all Quality Assurance (QA) incidences, including medication 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, 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.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Active Florida Medical License & DEA.
• Eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license; credentialing needed.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.

Skills

• 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.

About the department

Faculty will have the opportunity for daily interaction and teaching to 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. 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.

For more information, contact Adrianne Lara at adrianne.lara@miami.edu.