Per Diem Staff Physician - ​Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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CORE   JOB SUMMARY    

The   UMMG Staff Physician   provides   medical care   to patient s   based on proper documentation in the   medical record as outlined by the medical   st aff   rules and regulations .    The   incumbent in this position   receives patient assignments based   on their educational discipline,   expertise   or experience .    

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Develops and carries   out a comprehensive medical treatment plan addressing biological, psychological, and   sociocultural domains.  

• Performs physical assessment   of patients   in   a logical and respectful manner.  

• Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.  

• Gathers essential and   accurate   information through   the   review of pertinent records and interviews with the patient, family members, caregivers ,   and other health professionals.  

• Reports to the responsible physician and   complies with   policy co-sig.  

• Reports hazardous or   unsafe condi tions, equipment malfunction, and   supply instrumentation inadequacies to   appropriate personnel .  

• Reports all Qu ality Assurance (QA) incidences,   including mediation errors ,   to responsible   physician   using department guidelines.  

• Assumes responsibility for increasing knowledge and   expertise   by attending continuing educational offerings.  

• Makes informed decisions about interventions based on patient information and preference, up-to-date scientific evidence in the field, and clinical judgment.  

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.  

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or   responsibilities   as necessary.  

CORE   QUALIFICATIONS  

Education:  

• M.D.   in relevant field  

Certification and Licensing:  

• Certification   in relevant specialty or field  

Experience:      

• Minimum 3   years   of   experience  

Knowledge,   Skills   and Attitudes:  

• Ability to   maintain   effective interpersonal relationships.  

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.  

• Ability to analyze,   organize   and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.  

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.  

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and   weekends   as necessary.  

• Commitment to the University’s core values.  

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM  

Department Specific Functions  

Provides Holiday and Weekend   On   Call coverage for Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital .      

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent