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Instructor - Orthopaedics (Joints)

Employer
University of Miami
Location
Miami, FL

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Health & Medical, Medical Research, Medicine
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job location: Miami, FL


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-01-06
Req: R100043436
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Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Instructor shall function under the supervision of the Program Director of the University of Miami Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Program. The position of Clinical Instructor is a one-year experience that offers a unique blend of patient care, education and research.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Admission, consultation, evaluation, diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of patients with general hip and knee orthopedic problems for safe, effective and compassionate patient care.

  • Demonstrates dexterity and competency to perform and teach all essential and required procedures.

  • Acts as an instructor of clinical orthopedics to provide teaching, supervision and serve as a role model to residents in the program.

  • Identifies need for patient education and orders or provides education.

  • Comprehensively documents in patients’ charts in a timely and accurate manner.

  • Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient and family issues, including age, gender and cultural diversity.

  • Efficiently performs in emergent situations, including adherence to established clinic and hospital-specific protocols.

  • Demonstrates applied knowledge base including integration of skills.

  • Participates actively in all adult reconstruction division educational activities and assumes responsibility for teaching residents, interns and medical students.

  • Demonstrates awareness and applies knowledge of legal issues in all aspects of patient care, incorporating risk management skills, and quality control measures.

  • Assist with recruitment activities for the Adult Reconstruction Fellowship. Participate in clinical and/or basic science research.

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 Degree.

Successful completion of an ACGME accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program.

Certification and Licensing:

State of Florida Medical Licensure.

DEA Certification.

Experience:

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

  • Basic principles of primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty.

  • Ability to prepare and present talks for discussion from a list of assigned joint reconstruction topics.’

  • Must work effectively with others as a member or leader of a health care team.]

  • Expected to treat everyone with respect and dignity.

  • Complete charts, forms and records in an appropriate and timely manner.

  • Promptly respond to inquiries, requests, written documents required for patient care needs.

  • Sensitivity and responsiveness to patient’s cultural and social circumstances.

  • Commitment to ethical principles, particularly those related to provision or withholding of care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent and business practices.

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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty-UMMG

Pay Grade:

50

Organization

The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world.

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (“UHealth”) have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join the AAU, which recognizes breadth and quality of research and scholarship. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

Transforming lives

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

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