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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Degree Required Other MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Miami, Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/26/24

The University of Miami is considered among the top-tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

The Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, invites applicants for a full-time, Clinician-Educator track position, available at the level of Associate Professor. Responsibilities include didactic/clinical teaching and supervision of OMFS residents, providing direct patient care, surgery, consultative services, outpatient services, and care of hospitalized patients, as part of the faculty practice - including on-call coverage, participation in research, and other collaborative activities. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills; display initiative, a positive attitude, flexibility, demonstrate a commitment to the department's mission; and hold themselves to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.

This is a salaried position with a potential bonus and with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Job Responsibilities
  • Promote the mission of UHealth in achieving its role in providing medical education, research, and quality patient care.
  • Participate in international, national, regional, and local activities within the health care industry, which impact the future role of the Divisional Surgical Areas funding environment.
  • Participate in Oral Surgery Service and residency training at the VAMC.
  • Serve in key activities for the Department of Surgery as agreed upon with the Division Chief.
  • This individual is responsible for clinical care in all aspects of oral maxillofacial surgery as well as working collaboratively with the other physicians in the division
  • He or she will be involved in resident supervision both at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System and the Miami Veteran’s Administration Hospital. In addition, this position will require teaching students in both junior and senior elective programs as sponsored by this Division within the students’ surgical experience
  • This individual will also be responsible for pursuing protocols to fund experiments under his/her supervision
  • Documents all services in patient medical records
  • Complies with Departmental Policy/Procedures, and all Hospital Bylaws
  • Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of healthcare.
Qualifications
  • Eligible candidates must have completed a CODA-accredited advanced education program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, be board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS), or be eligible for Board certification. Experience in broad-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery is mandatory.
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Oncologic Surgery and Microvascular Reconstructive fellowship are required.
  • Applicants are also required to have an MD and DDS or DMD and be licensed to practice dentistry and medicine in a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States. Active Florida Licensure is not required to apply, but must be obtained prior to start.

Job Responsibilities

Promote the mission of UHealth in achieving its role in providing medical education, research, and quality patient care.
Participate in international, national, regional, and local activities within the health care industry, which impact the future role of the Divisional Surgical Areas funding environment.
Participate in Oral Surgery Service and residency training at the VAMC.
Serve in key activities for the Department of Surgery as agreed upon with the Division Chief.
This individual is responsible for clinical care in all aspects of oral maxillofacial surgery as well as working collaboratively with the other physicians in the division
He or she will be involved in resident supervision both at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System and the Miami Veteran’s Administration Hospital. In addition, this position will require teaching students in both junior and senior elective programs as sponsored by this Division within the students’ surgical experience
This individual will also be responsible for pursuing protocols to fund experiments under his/her supervision
Documents all services in patient medical records
Complies with Departmental Policy/Procedures, and all Hospital Bylaws
Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of healthcare.

Qualifications

Eligible candidates must have completed a CODA-accredited advanced education program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, be board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS), or be eligible for Board certification. Experience in broad-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery is mandatory.
Oral and Maxillofacial Oncologic Surgery and Microvascular Reconstructive fellowship are required.
Applicants are also required to have an MD and DDS or DMD and be licensed to practice dentistry and medicine in a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States.  Active Florida Licensure is not required to apply, but must be obtained prior to start.