University of Miami

Associate Professor of Clinical - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Anatomic (Head and Neck)

University of Miami • $160K — $200K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
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Qualifications

  • M.D or D.O. Board Certified or Board eligible in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or both.
  • Licensure to practice medicine in Florida required.
  • Strong knowledge in Surgical Pathology and Pathology Subspecialties such as hematopathology.
  • Proficient in quality improvement methods and team-based models.
  • Knowledge of JCAHO, CAP, and CLIA regulations.
  • Ability to work independently in patient care and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care services across multiple facilities and specialties.
  • Conduct gross descriptions and microscopic examinations of specimens.
  • Perform Frozen Section diagnoses and report autopsies promptly.
  • Participate in 24-hour call coverage as needed.
  • Engage in the education of pathology residents, fellows, and medical students.
  • Collaborate in research efforts and pursue funding opportunities.
  • Maintain high standards for JCAHO/CAP/CLIA accreditation.

Benefits

  • Part of a renowned medical institution with opportunities for advancement.
  • Collaborative work environment encouraging continuous education and research.
  • Participation in quality assurance and professional development activities.
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Requirements: 

  • Must be an M.D or D.O. who is Board Certified or Board eligible in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or both. Additional Board certifications are desirable.

  • Must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong general knowledge in Surgical Pathology including intraoperative evaluations, and Pathology Subspecialties including hematopathology, anatomic pathology and laboratory Medicine, according to assignment. 

  • Ability to enhance communication and relations in a diverse professional work force.

  • Experience with methods, tools and measurements for quality improvement to improve work processes using a team-based model. 

  • Knowledge of regulations and standards of JCAHO, CAP and CLIA.

  • Ability to work independently and make reliable recommendations and diagnoses as definitive in the care and treatment of patients.

  • Knowledge of all hospital and service procedures and policies regarding hazardous material management, biohazard exposure and the use of universal precaution. 

Job Responsibilities (Include But Not Limited To): 

  • Patient care services, for patients at UMH (University of Miami Hospital), JMH (Jackson Memorial Hospital) and satellites and SCCC (Sylvester Cancer Comprehensive Center) and satellites.  Patient care service responsibilities will be focused on the assigned specialty or specialties  

  • Gross description, taking photographs of the specimens when indicated, tissue sampling, microscopic examinations of surgical specimens, reporting of findings, and verifying coding diagnosis in the computer, in a timely manner(when applicable). 

  • Performing Frozen Section diagnoses in a timely manner (when applicable). 

  • Performing and reporting autopsies in a timely manner (when applicable). 

  • 24 hours call coverage according to assigned division/s (when applicable). 

  • Service productivity will be assigned according to the departmental compensation plan, previously approved by UHealth Compensation Committee. 

  • Participate in educational activities of pathology residents and fellows. 

  • Participate in educational activities of medical students. 

  • Participate in collaborative research opportunity to purse basic/clinical or applied research, collaborate with other investigators throughout the Medical Center and seek sponsored programs funding from grants and contracts. 

  • Participate in daily quality assurance and in the Department of Pathology hospital committees and working groups. 

  • Maintain high standards of professional services so that the Department of Pathology will maintain the JCAHO/CAP/CLIA accreditation. 

Working Environment: 

The work is mainly performed in a hospital environment and high level of citizenship and professionalism is expected. 

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty-UMMG

About University of Miami

The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida. The university offers 132 undergraduate, 148 master's, and 67 doctoral degree programs, of which 63 are research/scholarship and four professional areas of study. The university's research expenditures in the 2018–2019 fiscal year were $358.9 million, the highest of any university in Florida and 45th in the nation. The university comprises 11 schools and colleges, including the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in Miami's Health District, a law school on the main campus, and the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science focused on the study of oceanography and atmospheric sciences on Virginia Key, with research facilities at the Richmond Facility in southern Miami-Dade County.
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