University of Miami Medical Group Staff Physician - Medicine, Transplant Hepatology

The staff physician in the clinical track is responsible for providing direct inpatient and outpatient care to Hepatology patients primarily at Jackson Memorial Hospital [9 half days]. He/she will provide medical care to patients based on 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. Physician will work with the other transplant Hepatologists and critical care physicians in the Division of Hepatology with responsibilities including providing direct patient care to adult outpatients at the Miami Transplant Institute faculty practice (including satellite clinics) and adult inpatients at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Outline of additional responsibilities include but are not Limited to:

• Direct outpatient care to adult 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Attend all MTI QAPI Committee meetings and participate in process improvement plans.
• Analyze outcomes and trends in data analysis to determine appropriate performance metrics.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, trending and interpretation of data.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Qualifications:

• MD Degree and ACGME US internal medicine internship and residency
• Valid American Board Certification in Internal Medicine (or board eligible)
• Valid unrestricted Florida Medical License or eligible to apply (must have license prior to credentialing)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
• Must be able to provide prerequisite case logs for procedures credentialled for including sedation.
• Must maintain CME to meet institutional and state licensing requirements
• Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience to provide safe and quality care to patients and meet institutional standards of care
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• Valid DEA licensure

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