Associate Professor of Clinical - Surgery, Vascular Surgery

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Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . General Description (Purpose and Fu n ction ) : The Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the University of Miami, Leonard Miller School of Medicine is seeking a fellowship- trained surgeon to join our vascular surgery team. We have a strong multidisciplinary group that works to provide high quality clinical care and access to cutting edge clinical trials. 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 Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and the Department of Surgery . Oversees outcomes, quality, and patient experience for the program 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 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 vascular surgery patients, and other related surgical 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. Eligible candidates must be board certified in surgery, be able to obtain and maintain a valid DEA Registration and Florida Medica l License, and have completed an ACGME approved vascular surgery fellowship. Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements): 5 + years post fellowship clinical experience in the field of vascular surgery preferred The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Faculty-UMMG