Rheumatology opportunity in South Florida

The University of Miami Health System is initiating a job search for a Rheumatologist.

This individual will provide excellent rheumatology consultative and follow-up care at one or more Uhealth affiliated facilities to adult patients. He/ She will also provide inpatient and out-patient medical consultation in a variety of settings. Engagement in teaching and scholarly activities that are an institutional service and are seen as 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. 

Essential Job Functions:

• 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. 

• Extensive research training in Rheumatology with publications.

• Inpatient training in a high-acuity tertiary referral center.

• Eexposure to complex inpatient consults, patients with rare rheumatological conditions at a major U.S. academic center.(preferred).

• Leadership distinction (Chief Rheumatology fellow).

• Early teaching and curriculum supervision experience.

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) 

For details, contact: Marisol Vega at 305.399.1160.

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.