Rheumatology Staff Physician in Miami, Florida

The University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine is in search of Rheumatology Staff Physician.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide rheumatology consultations and follow-up care at one or more Uhealth affiliated facilities to adult patients.
• Provide inpatient and out-patient medical consultation in a variety of settings
• Engagement in scholarly activities and institutional service are also essential parts of the position, including participation in quality improvement and systems compliance initiatives, and Division/ Departmental Medical School and University-wide service and conferences
• Maintain outpatient clinical practice at one or more UM-affiliated facilities to adult patients
• Maintain outpatient clinical practice diagnosing and treating patients with arthritis and other types of musculoskeletal diseases.
• Close Encounters within 48 Hours of visits
• Rotate on night and weekend call proportionate to other faculty. ?
• Rotate on attending schedule at all facilities
• Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience to provide safe and quality care to patients and meet institutional standards of care

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD Degree and ACGME US internal medicine internship and residency
• Completed 2 year ACGME US Rheumatology fellowship
• Valid American Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology (or board eligible)
• Valid unrestricted Florida Medical License or eligible to apply (must have license prior to credentialing)
• BLS certification
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques
• Must maintain CME to meet institutional and state licensing requirements
• Current BLS certification required. ACLS (if applicable)
• Valid DEA licensure

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.