Clinical Faculty, Open Rank - Medicine, Nephrology (MTI & Transplant Nephrology Medical Director)

Job Functions:

Administration:

• Responsible for the adherence of all transplant policies and procedures as they pertain to the care of patients.
• Ensure that HIPAA policies are implemented and followed by all clinical, administrative and research staff of this unit.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with the medical staff, transplant service staff, and administration for this program.
• Oversees processes to ensure that transplant nursing staff and clinical transplant coordinators are appropriately oriented to the program and continue to participate in transplant related continuing education programs.
• Help develop the inpatient infrastructure required for the hospital care of Kidney transplant patients – develop inpatient service line in conjunction with the MTI Medical and Surgical Directors.
• Participate in the research, development and writing of transplant policies, protocols and practice guidelines for this program.
• Active participation of M & M for the MTI along with active participation in the MTI High Risk Selection Committee.
• Responsible for guidance and oversight of Transplant Nephrology faculty including professional development, performance evaluations, continuing education, etc.

Program Initiatives:

• Lead efforts to develop and maintain a high-quality inpatient & outpatient clinical program for Kidney disease management, up to and including transplantation.
• Collaborate with the Medical and Surgical Director to establish transplant program goals and objectives consistent with those of the hospital and of the MTI.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Board certified in Medicine with a completed fellowship in Nephrology and underwent Transplant Fellowship.
• More than 7 years of transplant experience.

Certification and Licensing:

• Currently licensed to practice medicine in Florida/Able to obtain licensure in Florida.

Experience:

• Current Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor
• Member in good standing with existing organization
• Minimum of five years clinical experience in Transplantation

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to accept and implement change.
• Ability to problem solving to make effective decisions.
• Demonstrated history of positive collegial relations with colleagues, support staff, administrators and patients.
• Ability to show leadership qualities in the past

UHealth - University of Miami Health System powered by the groundbreaking research of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine places a premium on high-quality teaching. Thus, the incumbent will be expected to participate in didactic teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as attending and actively participating in seminars and other educational lectures. Teaching also includes participating in the supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows who are involved in direct patient care. As a faculty member, we also anticipate that you will be an active participant – attending meetings, Grand Rounds, and other University scholarly activities.

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.