What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Physician position at University of Miami Health System?
Company Description
UHealth – University of Miami Health System is a leading academic-based health care system, affiliated with the Miller School of Medicine. With a network of nearly 40 outpatient facilities and over 1,800 providers in South Florida, UHealth offers cutting-edge patient care and is committed to research and medical education.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Pediatric Allergy and Immunology physician at University of Miami Health System in Miami, FL. The physician will be responsible for diagnosing and treating conditions such as food allergies, asthma, and other allergic diseases, as well as providing immunotherapy treatments and treating a range of allergenic and immune system disorders and provides services including:
· Allergy skin testing
· Allergy shots (immunotherapy)
· Asthma management and collaboration with pediatric pulmonary specialists for asthmatic patients
· Eczema management
· Food allergy evaluation and management
· Oral food challenges
· Penicillin skin testing
· Evaluation and diagnosis of primary immunodeficiencies including CVID, X-linked agammaglobulinemia, chronic granulomatous disease, severe combined immunodeficiency, and DiGeorge syndrome
· Immune globulin replacement therapy (IVIG and SCIG)
· Educating fellows, residents, and medical students
Qualifications
- Strong clinical skills in pediatric allergy and immunology
- Board certification in Allergy and Immunology
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in academic research and teaching is a plus
- Medical degree from an accredited institution and completion of residency in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
