UF Health Regional Physician (Neurosurgeon) - UF Health Central Florida (Lake and Marion Counties)

Overview

UF Health Regional Physician (Neurosurgeon) - UF Health Central Florida (Lake and Marion Counties)

We are seeking a full-time Neurosurgeon to provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with members of the healthcare team including pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff.
• Reviewing incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) and following up in a timely manner.
• Prescribing pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Referring patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program or patient care unit.
• Directing and coordinating the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Following established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participating in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Participating in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical and operational meetings as requested.
• Assisting in updating protocols and principles of practice, as requested.

Minimum Requirements

Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty; Certification/Licensure in the state of Florida and Federal DEA Certification.

Application Instructions

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Higher Education