Staff Fellow - Neurology (Neuro-Oncology)

Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:            Staff Fellow, Department of Neurology

Reports To:                Division Chief, Division of Neuro-Oncology ______________________________________________________________________________

POSITION SUMMARY

Duties will include providing direct patient care under supervisor in the Sylvester Cancer Center outpatient clinic.  During these months incumbent will participate in the medical treatment of brain tumors, neuroradiology and neuro-pathology with clinical research and basic research pathways. 

The incumbent will be expected to come to the attending physician’s outpatient clinics (3-4 a week). As skills are developed during the year incumbent will lead the office visits independently and will be able to perform all medical and diagnostic procedures considered essential for the practice of neurological oncology.

Incumbent will participate in research projects and meetings and will develop a topic to work on during the fellowship year. Time and mentorship will be provided to develop a clinical research project and prepare findings for presentation at a national meeting and for publication.

Incumbent is expected to learn and properly perform neuro oncology billing, participate in quality improvement projects and learn about the administrative processes of an intensive care unit. Attendance at didactic teaching sessions weekly is expected as well as educational presentations to other hospital and academic services as appropriate.

Education and experience:

Requires an MD degree from a recognized accredited University (or foreign equivalent).

License:

Florida Medical License or equivalent is required.

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.

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:

Employee Type: