Pulmonary Pathologist (open rank) in Miami, Florida

Job Description

The University of Miami Health System is initiating a search for a Pulmonary Pathologist (open rank).

Essential Job Functions:

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

Guiding gross description, taking photographs of the specimens when indicated, as well as tissue sampling

Microscopic examinations of surgical specimens, reporting of findings, and verifying coding diagnosis in the computer, in a timely manner

Service productivity will be assigned according to the departmental compensation plan, previously approved by UHealth Compensation Committee

Participate in educational activities of pathology residents and fellows

Participate in collaborative research opportunity to purse 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

Desired Qualifications:

MD/DO required

Board Certified or Board eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Clinical Pathology

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida

Strong general knowledge of Surgical Pathology and Pulmonary Pathology including intraoperative evaluations

Knowledge of other Pathology Subspecialties is desirable

Experience with methods, tools, and measurements for quality improvement to improve work processes using a team-based model

Knowledge of regulations and standards of JCAHO, CAP, and CLIA