Job Description
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
nolan.altman@nicklaushealth.org or 786-624-4346
Or
Joyce Berger
Physician Recruiter
joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-624-3510 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 Tags
Full time, Night shift,