General Description (Purpose and Function):

Assistant Professor is in direct report to the Division Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine for the Division’s overall functions as well as clinical activities at University of Miami Hospital and affiliated institutions. The Physician provides patient care by interviewing and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs. The Physician educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):

• Develop, implement and sets forth clinical, financial, educational and research divisional objectives to support and complement the mission statement of the Department, the UMSM, UMMG and the affiliated Hospitals. Key business objectives include establishing the division as a leader on a local and national level, and continue to acquire the medical, financial, and research resources to achieve this objective. Develop and regulate, with the Department Chair, the Division's operational budget.

• Propose and gain acceptance of short-term objectives which complement the strategic plan and ensure the viability of the Division, i.e.; care pathways, medical and logistical plans and procedures.

• Promote the mission of UHealth in achieving its role in providing medical education, research, and quality patient care.

• Ensure that the clinical services offered by the Division are of the highest quality, meet community needs, and support the organization

• Participate in international, national, regional and local activities within the health care industry, which impact the future role of the Divisional Surgical Areas funding environment

• Serve in key activities for the Department of Surgery as agreed upon with the Division Chief

• Participate in establishing education and training policies. Direct and assist faculty in academic progress and assure adequate clinical experience for resident, fellow and student education.

• This individual is responsible for clinical care in all aspects of cardiac surgery including pediatric and adult cardiac surgery, cardiothoracic trauma and the ability to participate in surgery for electro physiologic abnormalities as well as working collaboratively with the Heart and Lung Transplantation Teams.

• This individual will build private clinics at University of Miami Hospital and Jackson Memorial Hospitals and will participate in clinical care at University of Miami Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and the Miami Veteran’s Administration Hospital.

• The individual will become an integral part of the minimally invasive cardiac valves programs and the aortic surgery center as well as other growing areas of Cardiac Surgery.