Dermatology/Dermatopathology Physician

The Department of Dermatology at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is in search of a talented physician to join our team of outstanding dermatologists. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor is available commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities and Duties:

We are seeking a full-time role for a physician that is board certified in dermatopathology and dermatology to work at our University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Candidates will split their clinical practice with 50% dermatopathology and 50% dermatology. The dermatopathology service reports directly into the Department of Dermatology and receives clinical specimens from busy dermatology clinics. Candidates must have an MD or DO degree, a valid OH license or qualifications to obtain one and board certification in dermatology and dermatopathology. Ideal candidates will be strong academic dermatopathologists/dermatologists with superior communication skills who function well in a team environment.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, CV, and names of 3 references in a single pdf file to Diana.Reel@uhhospitals.org.

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Evaluates clinical specimens from dermatology practices.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Maintain department productivity thresholds.
• Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU SOM (if applicable).
• Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities
 

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.