Nicklaus Children's Health System

Medical Director Heart Failure & Heart Transplant

Nicklaus Children's Health System • $200K — $250K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
  • Current state medical license in good standing
  • American Heart Association BLS certification
  • Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and co-workers

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and manage pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary team
  • Educate self through continuous learning and development efforts
  • Deliver monthly inservices to staff and residents
  • Manage follow-up for tests, lab studies, and patient inquiries
  • Provide direct clinical care and treatment planning for pediatric patients
  • Suggest improvements for departmental processes
  • Engage in performance improvement, research, and publishing activities
  • Teach and mentor medical students and residents

Benefits

  • Exposure to diverse pediatric patient cases
  • Opportunities for professional development in teaching and research
  • Collaborative work in a supportive multidisciplinary environment
  • Involvement in performance improvement initiatives
  • Participation in academic pediatrics
Full Job Description
Description

Job Summary

The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Job Specific Duties

  • Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
  • Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).
  • Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs.
  • Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
  • Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
  • Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.
  • Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing.
  • Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.
  • Participates in the call schedule as assigned.


Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
  • Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board
  • American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
  • Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.

About Nicklaus Children's Health System

Nicklaus Children's Health System is a non-profit organization that provides pediatric care and services to children in South Florida. The organization was founded in 1950 and has since grown to become one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the region. Nicklaus Children's Health System is dedicated to providing high-quality, family-centered care to children of all ages, from newborns to young adults. The organization offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and more. Nicklaus Children's Health System is committed to advancing pediatric medicine through research and education, and is affiliated with several leading medical schools and research institutions.
Learn more about Nicklaus Children's Health System
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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