Assistant Professor of Clinical - OBGYN, OB Laborist - University of Miami Health System

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences in the Division of OBGYN Generalists has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Professor of Clinical/ OB Laborist.

Highlights:

• Members of the OBGYN Generalists Division provide comprehensive obstetric & gynecologic care to women working alongside allied health professionals, specialists and subspecialists in both the University of Miami/ UHealth and Jackson Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
• Specialty care includes uterine fibroids, sexual health, pelvic pain, vulvar abnormalities, family planning, preconception counseling, cervical dysplasia, and anal dysplasia.
• Faculty will have the opportunity for daily interaction and teaching to our 28+ residents and medical students.
• The department is composed of 30+ faculty members and is based at the University of Miami/ UHealth and Jackson Health Systems in Miami, which is easily accessible and centrally located in Miami, Florida.
• The Jackson Memorial Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital averages 4,000 deliveries a year and has a level 3 NICU staffed by UHealth neonatologists.
• The Women’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial has been recognized by the Maternal Safety Foundation as an Accreta Center of Excellence and as VBAC Center of Excellence.

Job Functions        

• Active participation in the inpatient practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Miami Kendall Medical Center, Desai Sethi Institute, Doral Commons, University of Miami Hospital and at 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
• Inpatient L&D at Jackson Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital
• Required to cover 12 hours shifts on L&D, 12 shifts per month. (6-day & 6-night shifts, 2 of which are weekends)
• Direct care to OB/GYN patients.
• Consultation for hospitalized patients on L&D service.
• Consultation for nonservice unit patients by telephone.
• Will need to use Cerner at Jackson Health for documentation and MobileCharge for billing.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

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 Qualifications                                                                               

Education:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Education, Certification and Licensing:

• MD/DO and be BE/BC in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical license & DEA
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Certification in relevant specialty or field required
• Credentialing needed

Experience:  

• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• A strong commitment to teaching medical students, residents and fellows, and conducting research are prerequisites for the role. Clinical investigation includes a broad range of domains, including but not limited to patient oriented, translational, epidemiologic, behavioral, outcomes, implementation or health services research.

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.