UMMG 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.

• 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.

• 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 pursue 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

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. For additional information, see applicable guidelines.