Associate Professor of Clinical, Generalist Division Chief - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Functions

• Collaborating with the Chair to execute the strategic planning for the Division and the Department

• Work with the Chair to attract outstanding faculty

• Leading clinical and research initiatives

• Managing the operations of the Division

• Mentoring junior faculty members

• Working closely with the Director of Patient Safety and Quality and other members of the clinical and research Departmental leadership

• Interacting with UMMSOM, UHealth, and Jackson Health System leadership

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• Reports hazardous or unsafe conditions, equipment malfunction, and supply instrumentation inadequacies to appropriate personnel

• Reports all Quality Assurance (QA) incidences, including mediation 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 in the field, and clinical judgment

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations

• Oversee the obstetric and gynecologic inpatient experiences, including Labor and Birth

• Oversee Generalist Division outpatient activities

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.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• MD/DO and Board Certified/Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Certification and Licensing:

• Certification in relevant specialty or field required

• Must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical license and DEA

Experience:

• Ten years of experience as an academic OBGYN Generalist encompassing entire spectrum of clinical practice, education - clinical instruction/teaching, and research.

• Five years of progressive supervisory experience consisting of oversight of other providers, program development and administration, fiscal oversight and management, development of peer or junior faculty research endeavors, and/or other leadership development and growth accomplishments.

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.