Description
Outstanding Opportunity for Fellowship-Trained Pediatric Radiologist in Miami Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 307-bed freestanding children's hospital and Level I trauma center, and Nicklaus Children s Pediatric Specialists, the physician multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System, have an exceptional opportunity for a fellowship-trained BC/BE pediatric radiologist. Candidates with sub-specialty training in interventional and/or neuroradiology are preferred.
The Department of Radiology at Nicklaus Children's Hospital has been serving the community since the hospital s inception in 1950 and features state-of-the-art ACR-accredited imaging equipment at the main hospital and offsite imaging centers, including 6 MRI (including 3T and intraoperative 1.5 T), dual source CT (Siemens FLASH), Siemens PET-CT, 2 dual-head nuclear cameras, 2 Siemens fluoroscopy units, 2 EOS imaging radiographic units, high-quality GE digital units, and 13 GE Logic 9 ultrasounds. A brand new, state-of-the-art interventional suite is currently under construction. The group is the largest in South Florida devoted exclusively to the practice of pediatric radiology with the only ACGME-accredited pediatric radiology fellowship program in South Florida. This group of 13.6 pediatric radiologists includes experts in neuroradiology, cardiac CT, fetal, interventional and musculoskeletal imaging. We are a collegial group that values work-life balance and has a mix of attending physicians, fellows and rotating radiology residents from Mount Sinai Medical Center of Greater Miami. Nighthawk coverage is provided at night. Candidates should share Nicklaus Children s commitment to delivering on its brand promise of a care environment where every child matters most.
Nicklaus Children s Hospital is located in Miami, Florida, a booming city. It offers all of the advantages of a tropical, diverse, metropolitan community. Enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with easy access to beaches, golf courses, two international airports and sporting events.
Competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates please contact:
Nolan Altman, MD
Chief, Department of Radiology
or
Or
Joyce Berger
Physician Recruiter
or Job Summary The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.
Job Specific Duties - Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
- Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).
- Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs.
- Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
- Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
- Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.
- Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing.
- Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.
- Participates in the call schedule as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements - Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
- Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board
- American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
- Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
- Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Job :
Physician
Primary Location :
Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus
Department :
NCPS-RADIOLOGY GROUP-21
Job Status
:Full Time
