Assistant Professor of Clinical - Ophthalmology, Retinal

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSOM) is experiencing a period of expansion and is seeking exceptional candidates to join the faculty.

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

Core Job Functions

• Provide ophthalmology medical and surgical services as needed according to service rotation and call schedule.
• If indicated, will rotate to other sites within the University of Miami Health System according to schedule set by the Chairman and/or Service Director.
• Be active in the education of residents and medical students in the service.
• Maintain high clinical quality, productivity and citizenship within the department, e.g., attendance and participation in lectures, rounds, committee assignments, academic activity, etc.
• Represent the department with clinicians, trainees, and staff who are based at affiliates and referral practices, doing so with professionalism and engagement.
• Develop referral and educational relationships within the University of Miami Health System and with other practices on the regional and national levels.
• Develop, maintain and, as appropriate, secure funding for academic/research activities, such as translational research, clinical trials and other clinical research.
• Develop and/or participate in quality assurance protocols and clinical outcome studies for Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
• Perform administrative and committee responsibilities as assigned from time to time by the Chairman or Service Director, which may include participation in, or organization of, continuing medical education courses in provider area of specialty.
• Be willing to see patients at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute satellite locations depending on departmental need as determined by the Chairman and Service Director.

Qualifications

• Certification and Licensing: The candidate must be board certified/eligible and must have a license to practice medicine in the state of Florida (Florida Medical License or University Medical Certificate)

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.