What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine - Geriatric Medicine position at The Miami Herald?
Job Description for Assistant ProfessorClinical Educator TrackTitle : Assistant Professor Clinical Educator TrackInstitution : University of MiamiDivision : Geriatric MedicineDepartment : MedicineReports to : Chief, Geriatric and Palliative MedicineFaculty Appointment : Assistant Clinical ProfessorSalary Range : Date : ASAPType of Position : Full TimeSummary of Job Responsibilities : The physician in the clinical track is responsible for providing direct patient medical care to adult patients on Geriatric services. He / she will be involved with medical student, resident, and fellow education. He / she must be leading an educational or administrative project within the Division of Geriatric Medicine.The position will be responsible for the full spectrum of geriatric care in the inpatient and outpatient areas, as well as participation in medical education at the UME and GME level. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical and communication skills, a strong commitment to serving a multicultural diverse patient population, teaching / faculty experience with a passion for training students and residents, and a commitment to scholarship.Outline of Essential Job Responsibilities / Functions : Consultation for hospitalized patients on any service and outpatient clinical ambulatory setting.Participate in quality improvement activities.Participate in committee work.Participate in medical student, resident, and fellow education.Provide assistance for developing the Geriatric UHT service line.Pursue independent academic projects such as research.Qualifications : Valid American Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Board Certified or eligible in Geriatric Medicine.Awarded degree of M.D. or D.O. from an ABIM recognized internal medicine residency.Valid and unrestricted Florida Medical License or eligible to apply.Completion of the ACGME-accredited training program in Geriatrics.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Must maintain CME to meet institutional and state licensing requirements.Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience to provide safe and quality care to patients and meet institutional standards of care.#J-18808-Ljbffr
