Cath Lab Director, Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine

The University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine is initiating a search for a Cath Lab Director, Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the cardiac catheterization laboratory and interventional cardiology section 
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and quality control standards to ensure patient safety and optimize patient outcomes 
• Provide patient-centered care and perform complex cardiovascular interventions, including angioplasty, stenting, and other procedures 
• Evaluate and manage patients with complex cardiovascular diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings 
• Interventional procedures in Cath Lab 
• STEMI call 
• In-patient CCU service Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patients’ needs 
• Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments 
• Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients 
• Orders studies, test and ancillary services in patient medical records 
• Documents all services in patient medical records 
• Reviews on a regular basis long-term cases that require ongoing medical attention 
• Consults with leadership and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements 
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients 
• Works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, and other specialists, to provide comprehensive care to patients 
• Fosters an environment of continuous learning and improvement by participating in and leading educational initiatives, such as grand rounds, journal clubs, and research projects 
• Serves as a mentor and role model to junior colleagues, residents, and medical students, providing guidance and support to foster their professional growth and development 
• Acts as a liaison between the cardiology department and other clinical departments and hospital leadership to improve communication, collaboration, and patient outcomes 
• Participates in administrative and committee responsibilities as assigned by the Chief of Cardiology. 
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information and adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

? Desired Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution 
• Board certification in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease 
• Current Florida medical license
• DEA registration 
• At least five years of clinical experience as an Interventional Cardiologist 
• Demonstrated excellence in leadership, education, and academic pursuits, including research, teaching, and quality improvement 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and hospital leadership. 
• Performs in tactful and professional manner, superior patient engagement skills 

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 17,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.