Open Rank, Clinical Faculty - Pediatrics, Hepatology Transplant

CORE JOB SUMMARY   

The UMMG Pediatric GI/Hepatologist provides medical care to patients based on proper documentation in the medical record as outlined by the medical staff rules and regulations.  The incumbent in this position receives patient assignments based on their educational discipline, expertise, or experience.  Physician will work with the other transplant Hepatologists and critical care physicians in the Division of GI/Hepatology with responsibilities including providing direct patient care to pediatric outpatients at the Miami Transplant Institute faculty practice (including satellite clinics) and pediatric inpatients at Holtz Childrens’s Hospital/Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami.  He/she will also be involved with undergraduate and graduate medical education.   

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Direct outpatient care to pediatric patients, including pre- and post-transplant patients. 

• Direct inpatient care to pediatric patients, including pre- and post-transplant patients. 

• Attendance at multidisciplinary transplant conferences and rounds. 

• 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 medications 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. 

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

• Makes informed decisions about interventions based on patient information and parent/guardian 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. 

• Collaborate with all multidisciplinary service lines to help in the care of these patients both pre- and post-transplant; including co-chairing weekly Multidisciplinary Pre-Transplant Selection Committee meetings where candidacy of new Liver transplant referrals are reviewed and accepted or declined for listing.   

• Attend all MTI Pediatric QAPI Committee meetings and participate in process improvement plans. 

• Analyze outcomes and trends in data analysis to determine appropriate performance metrics. 

• Assist in data collection, analysis, trending and interpretation of data.   

• 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. or D.O. from an ABIM recognized pediatric residency 

• Completed Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology 

• Completed Fellowship in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology 

Certification and Licensing: 

• Valid and unrestricted Florida Medical License or eligible to apply 

Experience:   

• Minimum 1 year 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 

• Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience, especially in GI & transplant Hepatology, to provide safe and quality care to patients and meet institutional standards of care. 

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with staff, patients, and family members. 

• Must demonstrate the ability to meet responsibilities of the position. 

• Specialized training in Transplant Hepatology after fellowship highly desired. 

• Experience working and teaching in academic setting highly desired.