Job location: Miami, FL

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-05-10
Req: R100031913
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JOB DESCRIPTION 

GENERAL SUMMARY: 
The incumbent will be appointed at the rank of non-tenure earning Assistant Professor Level, on the clinical educator track in the Cognitive Disorders Division, Department of Neurology at the University of Miami School of Medicine. 
The incumbent will provide direct patient care in the Neurology outpatient satellite clinics. It will include four outpatient clinic sessions a week (PAC, Lennar and Boca). One session per month at the Jackson Residency clinic (2.5% effort); 1-2 weeks inpatient service on the UHT Neurology service. 
The incumbent will participate in the education of neurology residents and fellows along with conducting research and mentoring residents/fellows with their research. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB 

1)    Care for patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings throughout UHealth
2)    Train/mentor residents and fellows to increase their clinical fund of knowledge and interest/success with academic research
3)    Preparation and presentation at teaching conferences
4)    Obtain data and results that can be used to submit an application for future clinical research awards

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience:

Requires an MD degree from a recognized accredited University (or foreign equivalent). Cognitive Fellowship is strongly recommended, and Neurology board certification is strongly recommended.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

•    Good communications skills (face to face, over the phone and in writing)
•    Excellent customer service skills Ability to work collaboratively with other employees.
•    Good organizational skills.

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

1.    Work conditions: work is normally performed in an indoor office environment. Subject to frequent interruptions.
2.    Physical Activity Requirements:

•    Hearing and speaking to exchange infonnation in person or by telephone.
•    Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment.
•    Reaching to retrieve and maintain files.
•    Bending, pushing, moving and lifting files, documents and objects weighing up to approximately 15-20 pounds.

All Applicants Must Apply Online

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