Assistant Professor of Clinical - Surgery, Surgical Oncology - Breast

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees outcomes, quality, and patient experience for the program
• Covers scheduling services for physicians to ensure coverage
• Maintains administrative records pertaining to the scheduling of all physicians
• Performs daily unit rounds on all assigned inpatients
• Provides outpatient professional medical services related to the Program
• Coordinates inpatient and clinic care with the patient’s primary physician
• Collaborates with other physicians and hospital personnel to reduce resource use and length of stay
• Responds to patient inquiries and facilitates patient throughput
• Participates in clinical effectiveness programs and quality initiatives
• Implements teaching activities related to residents and fellows
• Works with hospital personnel to obtain program designations of distinction

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• A keen interest in and concern for the needs of plastic surgery patients
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatments
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent in Spanish (greatly valued)

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements)

• Strong commitment to patient care and education
• An interest in clinical research
• Bachelor's degree in pre-medicine or related field
• 4 years in medical school and additional residency and fellowship specialty training
• Board certified in surgery
• Valid DEA Registration and Florida Medical License
• Completed an ACGME approved plastic surgery fellowship

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements)

• 0 – 5 years post-fellowship clinical experience in the field of breast surgery preferred