The University of Miami Health System is initiating a search for a Pulmonary Pathologist (open rank).
Essential Job Functions :
- 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
- Guiding gross description, taking photographs of the specimens when indicated, as well as tissue sampling
- Microscopic examinations of surgical specimens, reporting of findings, and verifying coding diagnosis in the computer, in a timely manner
- 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 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
Desired Qualifications :
MD / DO requiredBoard Certified or Board eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Clinical PathologyAdditional Board certifications are desirableLicensed to practice medicine in the State of FloridaStrong general knowledge of Surgical Pathology and Pulmonary Pathology including intraoperative evaluations.Knowledge of other Pathology Subspecialties is desirableExperience with methods, tools, and measurements for quality improvement to improve work processes using a team-based modelKnowledge of regulations and standards of JCAHO, CAP, and CLIAFor additional information, contact Physician Recruiter, Marisol Vega at 305-399-1160 or marisolvega@miami.edu