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CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Resident PGY3 participates, at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, in structured programs to develop skills in all six of the general competencies, as outlined by the ACGME. The incumbent demonstrates basic competency by rendering patient services in an accurate and effective manner.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Counsels and educates patients and families.

2. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which are essential to the practice of medicine.

3. Functions as an internal medicine consultant.

4. Integrates clinical common sense and judgment with medical knowledge.

5. Uses own knowledge base and other resources for clinical problem-solving.

6. Analyzes own practice for needed improvement.

7. Finds and uses evidence from scientific studies and clinical guidelines.

8. Relates to and communicates with colleagues and advocates for patients within the healthcare system.

9. Uses systematic approaches to improve patient care and reduce errors.

10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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:

Doctorate degree Medicine (MD) required

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

This position is part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Internal Medicine Residency program located at Holy Cross Hospital in Broward County. Perform thorough history and physical. Synthesize data into a problem list and differential diagnosis. Formulate diagnostic and therapeutic plan with supervision. Perform basic clinical procedures. Demonstrate caring and respectful behavior. Develop the ability to self-evaluate educational needs and performance. Incorporate relevant feedback and instruction into clinical activities. Facilitate the learning of other learners on the care team. Use technology to enhance patient care and medical education. Develop knowledge of practice and the clinical delivery system. Access appropriate resources. Identify error-prone system issues and needed improvement. Identify efficiency problems and needed improvements.

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

- All PGY3 Categorical Internal Medicine Residents must have a M.D. or D.O degree.

Certification and Licensing:

- ECFMG certification is required for medical degrees obtained outside the United States.
- PGY3 Categorical Internal Medicine Residents must maintain a valid training license in the State of Florida throughout the duration of the training program.
- PGY3 Categorical Internal Medicine Residents must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) throughout the duration of the training program.

Experience:

- All PGY3 Categorical Internal Medicine Residents must have successfully completed two years of training in an ACGME accredited Internal Medicine Residency program.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

- Demonstrate basic knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes.
- Develop basic knowledge base for inpatient and outpatient clinical care.
- Demonstrates the ability to access relevant clinical information.
- Develop excellent communication skills.
- Develop accurate, clear, and complete documentation skills.
- Learn to present a case accurately and succinctly.
- Establish an effective therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
- Demonstrate effective listening skills.
- Demonstrate respect and compassion.
- Display a professional appearance.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ethical issues.
- Consider the needs of patients and families.
- Consider the needs of colleagues.
- Demonstrate constructive and respectful working relationships with other health care professionals.
- Fulfill responsibilities.
- Acknowledge errors and accept criticism.

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 groundbreaking 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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff