Per Diem Staff Physician - OBGYN

COREJOB SUMMARY 

ThePer Diem Staff Physician will have clinical responsibilities within the Department ofObstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. The incumbent will serve as an attending physician in the Division ofOb/GynGeneralists, withfocus on the care and treatment ofobstetric patients. This includes inpatient attending responsibilities for the division on inpatient units at JacksonHoltz Women’s &Children’sHospital 

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 

Members of the Generalist Division provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care to women working alongside allied health professionals,specialists and subspecialists in both the University of Miami/UHealth and Jackson Health Systems.   

•  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 andaccurate information through the review of pertinent records and interviews with the patient, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals. Reports to theresponsible physician andcomplies with policy co-sig.  

• Reports hazardous or unsafe conditions, equipment malfunction, and supply instrumentation inadequacies toappropriate personnel.  

• Reports all Quality Assurance (QA) incidences, including mediation errors, to responsible physician using department guidelines.  

• Assumes responsibility for increasing knowledge andexpertise 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 orresponsibilities as necessary. 

COREQUALIFICATIONS 

Education: 

• MD and/or DO Degree in relevant fieldrequired 

Certification and Licensing: 

• Certification in relevant specialty or fieldrequired 

Experience:   

• Minimum of2 years of experience. 

Knowledge,Skills and Attitudes: 

• Ability tomaintain 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, andweekends as necessary. 

• Commitment to the University’s core values. 

Department Specific Functions 

• Direct care to adult non-surgical hospitalized patients. 

• Consultation for hospitalized patients on OB/GYN service. 

• Coordinate internal medicine subspecialty care. 

• Consultation for nonservice unit patients by telephone. 

• Inpatient L&D atJackson Holtz Women’s & Children’s Hospital 

• Required to cover12 hours shifts on L&D, 6 to 12 shifts per month. 

• Will need to use Cerner for documentation andMobileCharge for billing. 

Founded in 1925 as a private non-sectarian institution and South Florida’s first university, the University of Miami iscomprised of three main campuses that house 12 schools and colleges. Approximately 2,000 research studies led by over 1,650 principal investigators have resulted in over $365 million in annual research and sponsored program expenditures.The majority of this work is in biomedicine and biological sciences. Jackson Health System, opened in 1918, is the largest major teaching facility for the UMMSOM and State of Florida. It serves over2 million citizens with its 1,550 licensed beds.    

Jackson Memorial Hospital, the flagship hospital, is the largest teaching hospital in our nation, and is located on the UMMSOM/ Jackson Memorial Hospital medical campus.   It has many roles in South Florida, acting as a full-service provider for the indigent and uninsured, a regional referral center, and a magnet for medical research and innovation. Holtz Children’s Hospital, attached to Jackson Memorial Hospital, is one of the largest children’s hospitals in the southeast United States, and is known worldwide for their team of pediatric specialists experienced in treating children with all types of needs, from routine care to life-saving procedures. They also train the most pediatric physicians of any medical center in the southeastU.S. Through the values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT), the University of Miami strives to create an environment where everyone contributesin making the University of Miamia great place to work.The University of Miami is one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 13,400 faculty and staff from all over the world.