Per Diem Staff Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology at University of Miami

Miami, FL


Description

The Per Diem Staff Physician will have clinical responsibilities within the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. The incumbent will serve as an attending physician in the Division of Ob/Gyn Generalists, with focus on the care and treatment of obstetric patients. This includes inpatient attending responsibilities for the division on inpatient units at Jackson Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital

Responsibilities

  • • Active clinical practice inpatient L&D.
  • • 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.
  • • 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.

Experience Requirements

2 years

Qualifications

  • Education:
  • MD and/or DO Degree in relevant field required
  • Certification and Licensing:
  • Certification in relevant specialty or field required

Skills

  • • 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.

Education Requirements

postgraduate degree

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