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Coral Gables, Florida

Per Diem Staff Physician - Pediatrics (Cardiology)

CardiologyPer Diem

Compensation

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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Per Diem Staff Physician

Core Job Summary

The UMMG Staff Physician provides medical care to patients based on proper documentation in the medical record as outlined by the medical staff rules and regulations. The incumbent in this position receives patient assignments based on their educational discipline, expertise or experience.

Core Job Functions

Develops and carries out a comprehensive medical treatment plan addressing biological, psychological, and sociocultural domains.

  • Performs physical assessment of patients in a logical and respectful manner.
  • Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
  • Gathers essential and accurate information through the review of pertinent records and interviews with the patient, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals.
  • Reports to the responsible physician and complies with policy co-sig.

Reports hazardous or unsafe conditions, equipment malfunction, and supply instrumentation inadequacies to appropriate personnel.

Reports all Quality Assurance (QA) incidences, including mediation errors, to responsible physician using department guidelines.

Assumes responsibility for increasing knowledge and expertise by attending continuing educational offerings.

Makes informed decisions about interventions based on patient information and preference, up-to-date scientific evidence in the field, and clinical judgment.

Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all incumbency and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Education

M.D. in relevant field

Certification and Licensing

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

  • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
  • Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  • Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
  • Commitment to the University’s core values.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.

As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.

Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time

Employee Type

Temporary-Intermittent

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Physician develops and implements comprehensive medical treatment plans for pediatric cardiology patients. Responsibilities include performing physical assessments, prescribing medications, and maintaining accurate medical records in compliance with university policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. and a certification in a relevant specialty with at least 3 years of experience. The role requires the ability to work independently or collaboratively and flexibility to work evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical Treatment PlanningPatient InterviewingCollaborative WorkConfidentiality ManagementPrioritization Under Pressure

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 39 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 77% have no call, 21% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Cardiologist Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs · 14 employers

6
<$560k
2
$560k-645k
4
$645k-730k
2
$730k-815k
1
$850k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
77%
CME allowance
62% this job
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Electrophysiology Cardiologist (MD or DO)

United Health Services · Johnson City, New York

$750k-$850k
#2

Cardiologist - Non-Invasive

Allina Health · Saint Paul, Minnesota

$644k-$813k
#3

Physician - Cardiology - General

$800k
#4

Cardiologist Jacksonville FL

$600k–$675k
+ 13 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 569 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Coral Gables

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.64M
Typical market rent
$3,460/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.