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Assistant Professor of Clinical - Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases
Apply locations Miami, FL time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R100089292Current Employees:
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Job Description:
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 be in charge of the pediatric antibiotic stewardship program, working closely with the pediatric pharmacy and the adult program. The candidate needs to have clinical and scholarly expertise along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The candidate must be able to work efficiently and independently as part of collaborative groups. Research opportunities will be available.
Responsibilities include:
Care of pediatric patients referred to the Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings;
Supervising and teaching the 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, and clinical research to develop publications and grant submissions.
The candidate will work with the Miami Transplant Institute
Will provide pre-and post- transplant evaluations,
Inpatient consultation and outpatient care for pediatric transplant patient s.
Attend meetings involving the pediatric transplant patients.
The candidate will be hold the administrative title of associate director for the Pediatric Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Will provide physician back up for all pediatric antibiotic stewardship program activities
Will provide structured rounds for the clinical pharmacist assigned to this program
Provide logistic analysis and develop interventions to improve antibiotic selection, reduce cost
The candidate will also serve as the representative for the Pediatric Infection Control Program
Will review, update and develop policies to reduce nosocomial infections
Review and update electronic order sets as needed
The candidate will participate in the Antimicrobial and Anti-infective Committee and other committees as they relate to antibiotic stewardship and infection control
Candidates must have the following qualifications:
MD/DO degree
Diplomate of the Board of Pediatrics
Board eligible or Board certified in Pediatric Infectious Disease
Demonstrated proficiency to perform research (clinical/basic/translational) and evidence of research success
Desired: Pediatric Transplant Infectious Disease Fellowship Training or equivalent
Desired: Experience in Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship programs
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in the teaching of students and housestaff
Be eligible for or maintaining a valid Medical License in the State of Florida and a valid DEA license
Ability to work efficiently and collegially within a diverse environment as part of collaborative groups
Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
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