Associate Professor of Clinical - Neuro-Oncology

The University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine is in search for an Associate Professor of Neuro Oncology.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Provide care for inpatient and outpatient services at UMH, UMHC and Neurology clinics at UMHC and satellite locations
• Treatment and prevention of neurological diseases, specializing treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors
• Treat patients with neurologic complications from malignancy (leukemic or lymphomatous meningitis, hyperviscosity syndrome, peripheral neuropathies)
• Research effort will be devoted to development of novel clinical protocols, conduct of clinical research and conduct or facilitation of translational research
• Provide teaching to students, residents and fellows in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Active participation in the training program of the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Neurology Resident Fellowship programs
• Attendance at resident and fellowship events and conferences
• Training of house staff from the JMH Residency program
• Preparation and presentation at teaching conferences
• Participation in research programs in metastatic brain tumors and complications arising from the malignancy

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MD degree from a recognized accredited University (or foreign equivalent)
• General Neurology Fellowship is preferred
• Board certification in Neurology is strongly recommended
• Eligible for Florida medical license
• Good communications skills (face to face, over the phone and in writing)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other employees

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care.