Physician - Rheumatology

The University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine is in search of Rheumatology Staff Physician.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide rheumatology consultations and follow-up care at one or more Uhealth affiliated facilities to adult patients.
• Provide inpatient and out-patient medical consultation in a variety of settings
• Engagement in scholarly activities and institutional service are also 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
• 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
• Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience to provide safe and quality care to patients and meet institutional standards of care

DESIRED 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)
• BLS certification
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques
• Must maintain CME to meet institutional and state licensing requirements
• Current BLS certification required. ACLS (if applicable)
• Valid DEA licensure