UMMG Staff Physician - Diagnostic Radiology, Breast Imaging

Updated: 30 days ago
Job Type: FullTime

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The Division of Breast Imaging in the Department of Radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking a fellowship-trained candidate for a full-time staff physician position.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Responsibilities will include providing clinical imaging services, mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and intervention.

  • Faculty candidate will participate in teaching residents, breast imaging fellows and medical students.

  • Participation in clinical research, journal club, and weekly multidisciplinary conferences.

  • Able to serve on Departmental committees as requested by the Chair of Radiology.

  • Able to recruit, train, and mentor other faculty and staff physicians. 

  • Conducting research and publishing papers in academic journals.

  • Representing the university at conferences and delivering presentations when necessary.

  • Attending faculty and departmental meetings and voicing concerns or providing suggestions for improvement.

The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Jackson Memorial Taylor Breast Center are high volume clinical services, with state-of-the-art equipment, including digital breast tomosynthesis units across the system, contrast enhanced digital mammography, several US units, prone and upright stereotactic biopsy units, as well as numerous 1.5 and 3.0 T magnets with breast imaging and intervention capabilities.  

Job Qualifications

Professional Experience Qualifications: 

  • The ideal candidate for this position will have completed a fellowship in Breast Imaging. 

  • Both junior faculty as well as more senior candidates with an academic record commensurate with experience, will be considered.

  • M.D. or D.O., Ph. D or foreign equivalent, in medicine and eligibility for full medical licensure in the State of Florida.

  • Excellence in academic achievement as demonstrated by a record of scientific presentation and/or publications.

In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The successful applicant will join breast Imaging radiologists who are involved in imaging at multiple facilities. The candidate will interpret images from multiple facilities, including Jackson Memorial Hospital a 1600-bed primary and tertiary care public hospital. UHealth Tower, a private 550-bed multi-specialty hospital; and the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics including Sylvester and Comprehensive Cancer Center and its satellites.  In addition, plans are underway to further expand the University of Miami footprint in South Florida in the form of additional clinics and ambulatory centers.

The UHealth System and Miller School of Medicine is a leading academic medical center that serves the South Florida community and beyond. This is accomplished by:

•           Delivering high-quality, compassionate health care

•           Leading life-changing discoveries and transforming care through innovative research

•           Educating the next generation of medical leaders

•           Promoting the health and well-being of our community

•           Nurturing diversity, equity, and inclusivity

A charismatic, dynamic, and skilled interpersonal communicator is desirable to integrate and cultivate the culture of the University of Miami’s matrix organization. Miami is one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the United States; as such, qualified applicants of every ethnic origin, race, religion, and persuasion are encouraged to apply.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until an ideal candidate is chosen. Applicants for this position should submit a Letter of Interest and CV. The Letter of Interest should describe the applicant’s qualifications and experience, as well as include brief statements of research and teaching interests.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

140

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