Per Diem/Part-time Pathology Physician in Miami, Florida

Job Description

The UMMG Staff Physician provides medical care to patients as outlined by the medical staff rules and regulations. The incumbent in this position receives patient assignments based on their educational discipline, expertise and experience.

CORE 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. Patient care service responsibilities will be focused on the assigned specialty or specialties
• Gross description, taking photographs of the specimens when indicated, tissue sampling, microscopic examinations of surgical specimens, reporting of findings, verifying coding diagnosis in the computer (when applicable), and electronically signing out cases in a timely manner
• Attend and present at relevant tumor boards, as requested
• 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 educational activities of medical students.
• 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
• 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
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• M.D. in relevant field
• Certification in relevant specialty or field
• Successfully completed residency in AP or AP/CP residency program.
• 1-2 years signout

For additional information, contact: Physician Recruiter, Marisol Vega at 305-399-1160