Assistant Professor of Clinical - Surgery, Surgical Oncology

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General Description   (Purpose and Fu n ction ) :  

The Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Miami, Leonard Miller School of   Medicine   is seeking a fellowship-trained surgeon to join our   surgical   team .    We have a strong multidisciplinary group that works to provide high quality clinical care and access to   cutting edge   clinical trials .    The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Florida and is focused on innovation in cancer care .    The candidate will work closely with the   Chief of Surgical Oncology to continue to   support   the gastrointestinal   cancer   service line.   

Primary Duties and Responsibilities   ( F or -exempt Employees   I n clude Percent of E ffort) :  

Job responsibilities include participation in clinical and educational activities as they relate to the Division of Surgical Oncology and the Department of Surgery with a special emphasis on   gastrointestinal   cancer as following:   

• Oversees outcomes, quality, and patient experience for the program  

• Works closely and collaborates with the   Chief   and all members of the   team including medical oncologists.   

• Coordinate s   and provide scheduling services for physicians to ensure   coverage   to perform services when scheduled  

• Maintain   administrative records   pertaining to   the scheduling of all physicians and ensure   the hospital (s) h as /have   reasonable access to   such   records  

• Perform daily   unit   rounds  on   all assigned inpatients and perform all inpatient follow up during the inpatient stay  

• Provide outpatient professional medical services performed in all scheduled clinics related to th e   Program.  

• Participate in regular   outpatient   clinic s   for th e   Program  

• Coordinate inpatient care and clinic   care  under   th e   Program  with   the   patient’s  primary   physician  

• Collaborate with other physicians and   hospital   personnel (including case managers) to reduce medically unnecessary use of resources and length of stay and coordinate interdepartmental patient care.  

• Provide assistance   as needed to bed control and other   hospital   personnel to   facilitate   patient throughput  

• Respond in   a timely   fashion to patients, other physicians or   hospital   personnel making   patient   care -related   inquiries  

• Work collaboratively to implement clinical effectiveness programs, including clinical pathways and other similar guidelines and protocols   as needed  

• Participate in all root cause   analysis  and   related activities conducted for the Program   at all sites of service  

• Work collaboratively with   hospital   personnel  to   implement the quality goals of the Program   and   i mplement  quality   initiatives to address any identified deficiencies  

• Participate   in  periodic   meetings with unit personnel at   the hospital   related to core measures and   patient  and   physician satisfaction  

• Implement teaching activities related   to  residents   and   fellows  rotating   through th e Program   

• Work with   hospital   personnel to obtain all mutually agreed upon   p rogram designations of distinction  

• Provides professional medical services   twenty four   hours a day and seven days a week for 365 days (or 366 as the case may be) a year to all inpatients /outpatients   in the Program   in collaboration with other Faculty   in  the   section and the division.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

Along with proper training and certification,   the incumbent   must have a keen interest in and concern for the needs of   cancer patients, and other related surgical oncology   anamolies .   

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional   medical principles, procedures, and techniques    

• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatments  

• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette  

• Performs   duties   in tactful and professional manner  

• Fluency in Spanish   is   greatly valued   because our local and regional demographics.  

Education Requirements   (Essential Requirements) :  

Applicants should have a strong commitment to patient care and education and an interest in clinical research .    Bachelor's degree in pre-medicine or related field, followed by 4 years in medical school and   additional   residency   and fellowship specialty   training .  

• Eligible candidates must be board certified in surgery, be able to obtain and   maintain   a valid DEA Registration and Florida Medical License, and   an   ACGME approved surgical oncology fellowship.   

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):  

• 3   –   5   years   post fellowship clinical experience   in the field of   gastrointestinal surgical o ncology preferred

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Responsibilities/Qualifications  

The Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Miami, Leonard Miller School of   Medicine   is seeking a fellowship-trained surgeon to join our surgical team.  We have a strong multidisciplinary group that works to provide high quality clinical care and access to   cutting edge   clinical trials.  The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Florida and is focused on innovation in cancer care.  The candidate will work closely with the Chief of Surgical Oncology to continue to support the oncology service line.   

The position   is for an   Assistant/Associate Professor of   S urgery .   Job responsibilities include participation in clinical, research and educational activities as they relate to the Divisio

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