University of South Florida
PEDS General Surgeon - OPEN RANK (Finance)
College Division: USFHealth-College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Faculty
Job Code/Title: 9003 / Assistant Professor
Hiring Salary/Salary Range:
Position Number: 00059636
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, and the USF Physicians Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
University of South Florida (USF) is seeking a well-trained, Board Certified and fellowship-trained Pediatric General Surgeon at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join us. The ideal candidate should be clinically experienced with excellent surgical skills and judgment. Communication skills, emotional intelligence and commitment to team-based practice are critical.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
TEACHING DUTIES: Candidates must have recognized skills in the education of residents and medical students and will be expected to actively participate in the Department's residency training and educational programs and well versed in the educational experience of medical students, residents, and clinical fellows.
RESEARCH DUTIES: Participated in research studies and QI activities
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Timely completion of all training courses required by hospital/trauma program including Code of Conduct course and coding courses.
CLINICAL DUTIES: Candidates are expected to treat and diagnose patients in ambulatory, inpatient and surgical environments. Call for patients is in rotation as other attending physicians in same sub-specialty and as assigned by Division Chief/ Department Chair. This role will require significant interaction with a multidisciplinary team of individuals, including medical and administrative personnel. Collect appropriate history, performs physical exam, orders diagnostic tests and formulates diagnosis and treatment plans. Provides health counseling.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
Doctoral/Medical degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. For Associate or Full Professor- Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in referred and other professional journals and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.
Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Surgery.
PREFERRED:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
MD board-certified by the American Board of Surgery (candidates with foreign equivalents will be considered)
Highly motivated and engaged in the care of the patient
Committed to excellent patient outcomes, quality, and patient satisfaction
Must be eligible for licensure in the State of Florida.
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Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number:
Posting Date: 3 March 2025
Posting End Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
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About USF
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
Working at USF
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