General Surgery – Open Rank-General Surgeon Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

POSITION SUMMARY

University of South Florida (USF), Department of Surgery is seeking a well-trained, Board Certified and fellowship-trained General Surgeon at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join a hospital based practice. The ideal candidate should be clinically experienced with excellent surgical skills and judgment. Communication skills, emotional intelligence and commitment to a team-based practice are critical.

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 refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization. Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in.

PREFERRED

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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.

OTHER DUTIES

Other Duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

Responsible to a Chair 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.