Pediatrics, Infectious Disease opportunity in South Florida
Company: University of Miami - UHealth
Location: Miami
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
The University of Miami Health System is initiating a search for
an Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases with Focus on
Antibiotic Stewardship, Infection Control, and HIV Care. The
Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is seeking a motivated
Assistant Professor to strengthen our programs in antibiotic
stewardship, infection prevention and control, and comprehensive
HIV care. This role encompasses inpatient and outpatient clinical
responsibilities, with opportunities for education, collaboration,
and research. Essential Job Functions: - Provide comprehensive care
for pediatric infectious disease patients in both inpatient and
outpatient settings. - Collaborate with pediatric and adult ID
leadership to advance the Pediatric Antibiotic Stewardship Program:
- Conduct structured rounds with clinical pharmacists. - Promote,
advise, and guide the development of successful local antimicrobial
stewardship initiatives. - Participate in the development,
education, and communication of infectious disease-related
protocols to improve antibiotic decisions. - Analyze antimicrobial
usage and implement strategies to optimize therapy and reduce
costs. - Participate in the Antimicrobial and Anti-Infective
Committee and other relevant committees. - Deliver high-quality
care for children and adolescents living with HIV, including
management of primary and specialty HIV-related issues. - Support
infection control programs: - Develop, review, and implement
policies to minimize nosocomial infections - Review and update
electronic order sets and institutional protocols as needed. -
Supervise and teach fellows, residents, and medical students. -
Mentor trainees on quality improvement and research projects. -
Share on-call responsibilities with other division faculty. -
Engage in scholarly activity, including clinical, translational, or
basic research, with opportunities for publications and grant
development. Desired Qualifications: - MD/DO degree. -
Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
- Be willing to obtain a Florida medical license and DEA
certification. - Demonstrated clinical expertise in pediatric
infectious diseases. - Familiarity with infectious complications in
pediatric solid organ transplant patients. - Research productivity
in clinical, translational, or basic studies. - Prior experience in
HIV care, antibiotic stewardship, and infection control. -
Familiarity with transplant infectious diseases.
Keywords: University of Miami - UHealth, Palm Beach Gardens , Pediatrics, Infectious Disease opportunity in South Florida, Healthcare , Miami, Florida
