Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical - Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery

The University of Miami Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery is looking to hire an Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology. Founded over 60 years ago, our Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery is one of the most respected and dynamic programs in the country. Striving for excellence in all of our missions, we take great pride and joy in working in education, research, clinical care, and community service. The Associate Professor of Clinical will have clinical and research responsibilities within the Department of Dermatology at our SoLe Mia University of Miami clinical location.  The incumbent will serve as an attending physician in the Division of Dermatology, with focus on the care and treatment of patients with general dermatology conditions. The candidate will be expected to share in inpatient coverage and coverage of our telehealth service for the cruise lines with other colleagues, participation in educational conferences, department meetings, as well as scholarly work and administrative functions associated with the department.  The ideal candidate will have experience working with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams, in teaching, and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills.  The candidate must be able to work efficiently and independently as part of a collaborative group.

Job Functions

• Treatment and prevention of general dermatology, specializing in the treatment and care for patients of general dermatology disorders in the outpatient settings throughout UHealth

• Provide high quality medical care to patients with general dermatology conditions

• Conducts examinations, assesses and evaluates symptoms, determines conditions, and prescribes medical treatment or services

• Train/mentor residents and fellows to increase their clinical fund of knowledge and interest/success with academic research

• Preparation and presentation at teaching conferences

• Obtain data and results that can be used to submit an application for future clinical research awards

• Provide coverage on inpatient service/telehealth service for the cruise lines as needed

• Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• MD Degree

Certification and Licensing:

• Fully trained in Dermatology-board-certified or board-eligible

Experience:  

• The ideal candidate will have experience working with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams, in teaching, and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills.  The candidate must be able to work efficiently and independently as part of a collaborative group.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Valid Florida medical license

• Valid DEA license

• BLS/ACLS certified

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.