Assistant Professor of Clinical - Surgery, Plastics

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here ( to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet ( . General Description (Purpose and Fu n ction ) : The Division of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Miami, Leonard Miller School of Medicine is seeking a fellowship- trained surgeon to join our plastic surgery team . We have a strong multidisciplinary group that works to provide high quality clinical care and access to cutting edge clinical trials . The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Florida and is focused on innovation in cancer care . The candidate will work closely with the Director of Breast Surgical Oncology and other members of the breast surgery team to develop a strong breast reconstruction surgery clinical practice. Primary Duties and Responsibilities ( F or -exempt Employees I n clude Percent of E ffort) : Job responsibilities include participation in clinical and educational activities as they relate to the Division of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery and the Department of Surgery with a special emphasis on breast reconstruction : + Oversees outcomes, quality, and patient experience for the program + Coordinate s and provide scheduling services for physicians to ensure coverage to perform services when scheduled + Maintain administrative records pertaining to the scheduling of all physicians and ensure the hospital (s) h as /have reasonable access to such records + Perform daily unit rounds on all assigned inpatients and perform all inpatient follow up during the inpatient stay + Provide outpatient professional medical services performed in all scheduled clinics related to th e Program. + Participate in regular outpatient clinic s for th e Program + Coordinate inpatient care and clinic care under th e Program with the patientu2019s primary physician + Collaborate with other physicians and hospital personnel (including case managers) to reduce medically unnecessary use of resources and length of stay and coordinate interdepartmental patient care. + Provide assistance as needed to bed control and other hospital personnel to facilitate patient throughput + Respond in a timely fashion to patients, other physicians or hospital personnel making patient care -related inquiries + Work collaboratively to implement clinical effectiveness programs, including clinical pathways and other similar guidelines and protocols as needed + Participate in all root cause analysis and related activities conducted for the Program at all sites of service + Work collaboratively with hospital personnel to implement the quality goals of the Program and i mplement quality initiatives to address any identified deficiencies + Participate in periodic meetings with unit personnel at the hospital related to core measures and patient and physician satisfaction + Implement teaching activities related to residents and fellows rotating through th e Program + Work with hospital personnel to obtain all mutually agreed upon p rogram designations of distinction + Provides professional medical services twenty four hours a day and seven days a week for 365 days (or 366 as the case may be) a year to all inpatients /outpatients in the Program in collaboration with other Faculty in the section and the division. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Along with proper training and certification, the incumbent must have a keen interest in and concern for the needs of plastic surgery patients, and other related surgical anamolies . + Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques + Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatments + Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette + Performs duties in tactful and professional manner + Fluency in Spanish is greatly valued because our local and regional demographics. Education Requirements (Essential Requirements) : Applicants should have a strong commitment to patient care and education and an interest in clinical research . Bachelor's degree in pre-medicine or related field, followed by 4 years in medical school and additional residency and fellowship specialty training . + Eligible candidates must be board certified in surgery, be able to obtain and maintain a valid DEA Registration and Florida Medica l License, and have completed an ACGME approved plastic surgery fellowship. Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements): + 0 u2013 5 years post fellowship clinical experience in the field of reconstructive plastic surgery preferred Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here ( to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet ( . Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Faculty-UMMG

Created: 2025-12-04