Staff Physician - Medicine, Geriatrics and Gerontology

The Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics is seeking a dedicated Staff Physician to join our team. The Staff Physician provides medical care to patients based on proper documentation in the medical record as outlined by the medical staff rules and regulations.

Job Functions:

• Develops and carries out a comprehensive medical treatment plan addressing biological, psychological, and sociocultural domains.
• Examine patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Work in collaboration with the APPs and ancillary support.
• 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.
• 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.
• Outpatient clinical ambulatory setting at multiple satellites in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
• Makes referrals to specialists for further testing, diagnosis or treatment.
• Participates in the training and in service programs as the Chief or Medical Director indicates.
• Will participate in a 24-hour coverage program including after-hours phone calls and hospital coverage, evenly distributed among all physicians.
• Relates to the community and other local professionals as a representative of our UHealth facilities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all services rendered in patient chart.
• Performs other reasonable and proper duties as assigned by Executive Director.

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.

Education/Certification/Licensing:

• Board Certified M.D. or D.O. in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Board Certified or Eligible in Geriatrics (must obtain board certification within 2 years of hire)

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.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

About University of Miami Health System

The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) is South Florida’s only university-based academic medical system, uniting world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education through the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. With more than 1,800 physicians across 100+ specialties, UHealth is home to nationally ranked programs including Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, offering physicians the opportunity to practice at the forefront of medicine.

UHealth continues to expand its clinical and academic footprint with nearly 40 outpatient locations and new facilities such as UHealth SoLé Mia. Physicians at UHealth benefit from a collaborative academic environment, access to leading-edge technology and AI-driven innovation, and the ability to advance clinical excellence, research, and education while serving one of the most diverse and dynamic patient populations in the country.