Job Description for Assistant Professor
Clinical Educator Track

Title: Assistant Professor Clinical Educator Track
Institution: University of Miami
Division: Geriatric Medicine
Department: Medicine
Reports to: Chief, Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
Faculty Appointment:  Assistant Clinical Professor
Salary Range:  
Date: ASAP
Type of Position: Full Time

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The physician in the clinical track is responsible for providing direct patient medical care to adult patients on Geriatric services. He/she will be involved with medical student, resident and fellow education. He/she must be leading an educational or administrative project within the Division of Geriatric Medicine.

The position will be responsible for the full spectrum of geriatric care in the inpatient and outpatient areas, as well as participation in medical education at the UME and GME level. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical and communication skills, a strong commitment to serving a multicultural diverse patient population and teaching/faculty experience with a passion for training students and residents, and a commitment to scholarship.

Outline of Essential Job Responsibilities/Functions to Include but are not Limited to:

• Consultation for hospitalized patients on any service and outpatient clinical ambulatory setting.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Participate in committee work.
• Participate in medical student, resident and fellow education.
• Provide assistance for developing the Geriatric UHT service line.
• Pursue independent academic projects such as research.

Qualifications:

• Valid American Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Board Certified or eligible in Geriatric Medicine.
• Awarded degree of M.D. or D. O. form an ABIM recognized internal medicine residency.
• Valid and unrestricted Florida Medical License or eligible to apply.
• Completion of the ACGME- accredited training program in Geriatrics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must maintain CME to meet institutional and state licensing requirements.
• Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience to provide safe and quality care to patients and meet

institutional standards of care.