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Opportunity Details
The University of Miami Health System is initiating a search for a Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases physician.
The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division in conjunction with the Miami Transplant Institute and the Antibiotic Stewardship Program are recruiting an assistant or higher-level faculty position to increase the scope of our program. The faculty must have formal training and/or strong clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant infectious complications. In addition, the faculty will oversee the pediatric antibiotic stewardship program, working closely with the pediatric pharmacy and the adult program.
Essential Job Functions:
- Care of pediatric patients referred to the Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Supervising and teaching fellows, residents and medical students.
- Provide mentorship for quality assurance and research projects.
- On-call duties shared with other members of the division's faculty.
- Conduct of basic, translational, clinical research to develop publications and grant submissions
The candidate will work with the Miami Transplant Institute to provide pre-and post- transplant evaluations, inpatient consultation and outpatient care for pediatric transplant patients. The candidate will hold the administrative title of associate director for the Pediatric Antibiotic Stewardship Program and will also serve as the representative for the Pediatric Infection Control Program.
Candidates must have the following qualifications:
- MD/DO degree required
- Board eligible or Board certified in Pediatric Infectious Disease
- Demonstrated proficiency to perform research (clinical/basic/translational) and evidence of research success
- Pediatric Transplant Infectious Disease Fellowship
- Experience in Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship programs
- Demonstrated proficiency in the teaching of students and housestaff
- Valid Medical License in the State of Florida and a valid DEA license
For additional information, contact:
Marisol Vega
Physician Recruiter
marisolvega@miami.edu
305-399-1160
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
About Us
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.
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The University of Miami Health System
- Miami FL
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