Open Rank, Clinical Faculty - Pediatrics, Hepatology Transplant

Core Job Summary

The UMMG Pediatric GI/Hepatologist provides medical care to patients based on proper documentation in the medical record as outlined by the medical staff rules and regulations. The incumbent in this position receives patient assignments based on their educational discipline, expertise, or experience. The physician works with the other transplant Hepatologists and critical care physicians in the Division of GI/Hepatology, with responsibilities including providing direct patient care to pediatric outpatients at the Miami Transplant Institute faculty practice (including satellite clinics), and pediatric inpatients at Holtz Children's’s Hospital/Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami. He/she also participates in undergraduate and graduate medical education.

Core Job Functions

• Direct outpatient care to pediatric patients, including pre- and post-transplant patients.
• Direct inpatient care to pediatric patients, including pre- and post-transplant patients.
• Attendance at multidisciplinary transplant conferences and rounds.
• 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 medications 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.
• Absorbs and applies new knowledge and expertise by attending continuing educational offerings.
• Makes informed decisions about interventions based on patient information and parent/guardian 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.
• Collaborates with all multidisciplinary service lines to help in the care of these patients both pre- and post-transplant; including co-chairing weekly Multidisciplinary Pre-Transplant Selection Committee meetings where candidacy of new Liver transplant referrals are reviewed and accepted or declined for listing.
• Attends all MTI Pediatric QAPI Committee meetings and participates in process improvement plans.
• Analyzes outcomes and trends in data analysis to determine appropriate performance metrics.
• Aids in data collection, analysis, trending, and interpretation of data.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• M.D. or D.O. from an ABIM recognized pediatric residency
• Completed Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Completed Fellowship in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
• Certification
• Licensing: Valid and unrestricted Florida Medical License or eligible to apply
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience

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.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

• Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience, especially in GI & transplant Hepatology, to provide safe and quality care to patients and meet institutional standards of care.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with staff, patients, and family members.
• Must demonstrate the ability to meet responsibilities of the position.

Department Specific Functions

• Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience, especially in GI & transplant Hepatology, to provide safe and quality care to patients and meet institutional standards of care.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with staff, patients, and family members.
• Must demonstrate the ability to meet responsibilities of the position.

Specialized Training

• Specialized training in Transplant Hepatology after fellowship highly desired.
• Experience working and teaching in academic setting highly desired.

For Further Details, Please Contact

Nicola Cobb
Physician Recruiter
ncobb@miami.edu

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Faculty-UMMG