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JOB DESCRIPTION

Assistant Professor of Clinical

Neurology, Neuro-Oncology

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Neuro-Oncology Division, Department of Neurology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. The incumbent will provide care for the inpatient and outpatient services at UMH, Doral, and Neurology clinics at UMHC. The primary clinical focus will be in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors, and the incumbent will also be expected to see some patients with neurologic complications from their malignancy (leukemic or lymphomatous meningitis, hyperviscosity syndrome, peripheral neuropathies, etc.). Research effort will be devoted to the development of novel clinical protocols, the conduct of clinical research and the conduct or facilitation of translational research. The incumbent will also be expected to provide teaching to students, residents, and fellows in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

This position will be reporting to the Chief of the Department of Neurology.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Treatment and prevention of neurological diseases, specializing the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors
• Follow patients with neurological diseases and brain tumor
• Active participation in the training program of the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Neurology Resident Fellowship programs
• Attendance at resident and fellowship events and conferences
• Training of house staff from the JMH Residency program
• Preparation and presentation at teaching conferences
• Participation in research programs in metastatic brain tumors and complications arising from the malignancy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and experience:
• Requires an MD degree from a recognized accredited University (or foreign equivalent).
• Eligible to acquire a valid Florida medical license

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

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

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information 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.

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.

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