Assistant Professor of Clinical - Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases
Apply NowThe University of Miami Health System is initiating a search for a Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases physician.
The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division in conjunction with the Miami Transplant Institute and the Antibiotic Stewardship Program are recruiting an assistant or higher-level faculty position to increase the scope of our program. The faculty must have formal training and/or strong clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant infectious complications. In addition, the faculty will oversee the pediatric antibiotic stewardship program, working closely with the pediatric pharmacy and the adult program.
Essential Job Functions:
Care of pediatric patients referred to the Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Supervising and teaching fellows, residents and medical students.
Provide mentorship for quality assurance and research projects.
On-call duties shared with other members of the division's faculty.
Conduct of basic, translational, clinical research to develop publications and grant submissions
The candidate will work with the Miami Transplant Institute to provide pre-and post- transplant evaluations, inpatient consultation and outpatient care for pediatric transplant patients. The candidate will hold the administrative title of associate director for the Pediatric Antibiotic Stewardship Program and will also serve as the representative for the Pediatric Infection Control Program.
Candidates must have the following qualifications:
MD/DO degree required
Board eligible or Board certified in Pediatric Infectious Disease
Demonstrated proficiency to perform research (clinical/basic/translational) and evidence of research success
Pediatric Transplant Infectious Disease Fellowship
Experience in Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship programs
Demonstrated proficiency in the teaching of students and housestaff
Valid Medical License in the State of Florida and a valid DEA license
For additional information, contact:
Marisol Vega
Physician Recruiter
305-399-1160
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