Title: Assistant Professor
Department Org: Internal Medicine
Employee Classification: A1 - Faculty Full Time 12 Mth HSC
Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt
Primary Location: Health Science Campus College
Job Description:
Provides direct patient care in endocrinology; instructs medical students and residents in the discipline of Endocrinology; participates in conferences, conducts and develops research grants and proposals.
Work with the endocrinology healthcare team to provide patients with endocrinology medical care services within the standard of care for endocrinology patients.
Round with the endocrinology team, including APPs, Residents, Medical students and Fellows.
Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate and called for.
Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medication/treatment.
Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
Record complete, timely and legible medical records.
Participate in the teaching programs of the Department of Medicine, , the College of Medicine, and the University.
Conduct independent research in line with the goals of the Department of Medicine including maintaining a strong record of accomplishments and the ability to secure external funding that will provide salary support as Principal Investigator or Co- Principal Investigator and support research efforts and projects. Publish in peer-reviewed literature as first or co-author.
Participate in service assignments of importance to the Department of Medicine the College of Medicine, and the University
Minimum Qualifications:
MD or equivalent required; successful completion of an Endocrinology fellowship; board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine; current licensure in the State of Ohio required, prior to beginning the position.
Communication and other skills:
Ability to successfully teach and mentor medical students, residents and fellows.
Experience in collaborating with specialists to explore patient health conditions and diagnose health issues.
Experience in working as a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Conditions of Employment:
All UToledo employees on all campuses, including those working on campus and working remotely, are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have an approved exemption.
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.
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