University of Miami Medical Group Staff Physician - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Requirements:

Must be an M.D or D.O. who is Board Certified or Board eligible in Anatomic Pathology, or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.

Must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge in Anatomic Pathology.
• Ability to enhance communication and relations in a diverse professional work force.
• Experience with methods, tools, and measurements for quality assurance to improve work processes using a team-based model.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards of JCAHO, CAP and CLIA.
• Ability to work independently and make reliable recommendations and pathological diagnoses with the appropriate use of ancillary studies in the care and treatment of patients.
• Knowledge of all hospital and service procedures and policies regarding hazardous material management, biohazard exposure and the use of universal precaution.

Job Responsibilities (Include But Not Limited To):

• Patient care services, for patients at UMH (University of Miami Hospital), JMH (Jackson Memorial Hospital) and satellites and SCCC (Sylvester Cancer Comprehensive Center) and satellites.

• Patient care service responsibilities will be mainly focused on surgical pathology.

• Responsible for gross description, dissections, photography, tissue sampling, microscopic examination, and reporting of findings, in a timely manner.
• Performing Frozen Section, and Rapid On-Site diagnoses in a timely manner (when applicable).
• Performing and reporting autopsies in a timely manner (when applicable).

• 24 hours call coverage according to assigned division/s (when applicable).

• Service productivity will be assigned according to the departmental compensation plan, previously approved by UHealth Compensation Committee.
• Participate and contribute to multidisciplinary tumor boards and site disease group meetings.
• Participate in educational activities of pathology residents and fellows.
• Participate in educational activities of medical students.
• Participate in collaborative research opportunity to purse basic/clinical or applied research, collaborate with other investigators throughout the Medical Center and seek sponsored programs funding from grants and contracts.
• Participate in daily quality assurance and in the Department of Pathology hospital committees and working groups.
• Maintain high standards of professional services so that the Department of Pathology will maintain the JCAHO/CAP/CLIA accreditation.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with HIPPA regulations.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings, conferences, and events.

For additional information, contact: Marisol Vega at 305-399-1160

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