University of South Florida

Job Description

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 Physician's Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of South Florida, and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is seeking an outstanding candidate for a full time academic, intensivist at the rank of assistant, or associate professor. This role is Clinical coverage of ICU, EGS and Trauma coverage.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• CLINICAL DUTIES: Candidates will be expected to provide intensive care clinical services in the surgical trauma ICU providing day and nighttime inhouse coverage. Admits complex trauma and emergency general surgery type cases. In addition, it admits transplant, general surgery, surgical oncology, OB/GYN oncology, ENT. Collect appropriate history, performs physical exam, orders diagnostic tests and formulates diagnosis and treatment plans. Provides health counseling.
• TEACHING DUTIES: Candidates must have recognized skills in the education of residents and medical students and will be expected to active participants in the Department's residency training and educational programs and well versed in 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.
• OTHER DUTIES: Other Duties as assigned.

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 refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
• Responsible to a Chair, Division Chief or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university.
• Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
• Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
• May represent the university, college/school, or department.

PREFERRED:

• Board Certified/Eligible in general surgery with added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care.

About Us

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 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.