General Surgery – Open Rank-General Surgeon

Position Details

Dept Number/Name: 0-6120-000 / Dept Of Surgery

College Division: USFHealth-College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: 9002 / Assoc Professor

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

Position Number: 00059463

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:

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.

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.

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.

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Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level #1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38767

Posting Date: 02/13/2025

Posting End Date: Until Filled

How To Apply 

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University’s Title IX Coordinator.

Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Work Location 

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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 

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.

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