Director, Pediatric Primary Care Clinic

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, please review this tip sheet (. The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (MSOM) and Holtz Childrenu2019s Hospital in the Jackson Health System (JHS) is seeking a dedicated and experienced academic general pediatrician to serve as the Director of the Pediatric Primary Care Clinic. This full-time faculty position combines clinical care, teaching, and leadership responsibilities, with opportunities to conduct research and to develop and launch an academic general pediatric fellowship. The Director will oversee all operational, clinical, quality, and educational activities of the Clinic, ensuring delivery of high-quality, family-centered care, while fostering an environment of academic excellence and innovation. The successful candidate will provide direct patient care, mentor learners at multiple levels, and lead efforts to improve clinical outcomes, efficiency, and patient experience. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical & Operational Leadership:u2022 Provide overall medical direction and operational oversight for the clinic, ensuring efficient, safe, and patient-centered care.u2022 As an attending physician in the pediatric resident continuity clinic, the Director will work closely with residents, medical students, and multidisciplinary faculty to advance pediatric education, enhance clinical quality, and support team development.u2022 Deliver outpatient pediatric care, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management.u2022 Develop and implement clinical protocols, workflows, and quality metrics aligned with departmental and institutional goals.u2022 Collaborate with nursing, administrative, and ancillary staff to optimize clinic operations and patient experience.u2022 Lead efforts tonsure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards.u2022 Participate in JHS Ambulatory Leadership meetings to represent the clinic and align initiatives with broader institutional goals. Educational and Faculty Engagement:u2022 Serve as attending faculty in the pediatric resident continuity clinic, providing supervision, feedback, and hands-on teaching.u2022 Collaborate with residency and medical-education leadership to design and implement educational initiatives.u2022 Mentor residents, fellows, and faculty in clinical care, quality improvement, and professional development. Develop and launch an academic general pediatric fellowship program Quality & Innovation:u2022 Oversee quality-improvement projects, clinical performance-data review, and evidence-based initiatives.u2022 Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.u2022 Support integration of population health, preventive care, and community-based models into clinical practice. Academic Contribution:u2022 Participate in scholarly activities related to clinical care, education, or community pediatrics.u2022 Work closely with the Associate Director of Resident Education to align clinical operations, resident teaching, and quality improvement initiatives within the ACC Pediatric Clinic.u2022 Promote research in the continuity clinic, including by having the Clinic join The Continuity Research Network (CORNET), a national, practice-based research network composed of pediatric residency continuity practices ( Qualifications M.D. or D.O. degree, with Board Certification in General Pediatrics.u2022 Eligibility for Florida medical licensure.u2022 Minimum of five years of post-residency experience in pediatric clinical care, with at least two years in a leadership or medical director capacity preferred.u2022 Demonstrated expertise in clinical operations, quality improvement, and medical education.u2022 Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster collaboration.u2022 Experience working with underserved populations and a strong commitment to advancing health equity.u2022 Experience caring for children with medical complexity, including coordination of multidisciplinary care and collaboration with subspecialty services.u2022 Spanish or Haitian Creole language proficiency is a plus.u2022 Strong Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-based pediatric care.u2022 Experience in an academic or teaching environment strongly preferred. Why Join Us:The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a nationally recognized academic medical center known for innovation, research, and service. Faculty members benefit from:u2022 Academic Excellence: Collaborate with nationally recognized leaders in pediatrics and education.u2022 Leadership Opportunity: Direct the growth and impact of a high-performing clinical team.u2022 Innovation & Research: Participate in cutting-edge initiatives that improve child health outcomes.u2022 Diverse Community: Serve a vibrant, multicultural patient population that reflects the global character of Miami. #DOX-2 #LI-MV1 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: Full time Employee Type: Faculty-UMMG

Created: 2025-12-29