Assistant Professor Hospitalist Neurologist

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition programs

Generous leave

Employee perks and discounts

Job summary

The University of South Florida invites applications for a Hospitalist Neurologist at Tampa General Hospital, at the rank of Assistant Professor. This inpatient role focuses on comprehensive neurologic care for acutely ill patients and requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a high-volume academic setting.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching residents and fellows, participate in clinical service, and engage in scholarly activities within USF Health.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility or board certification in Neurology required for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Clinical care: provide inpatient neurology evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment (90%).
• Teach fellows, residents, and medical students (5%).
• Other duties as assigned (5%).
• Commitment to teaching, research, service and administrative activities as required by the university.

Skills

Medical degree

Board certification/eligibility in Neu

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This position will serve as a Hospitalist Neurologist in the Department of Neurology at the University of South Florida, at the rank of Assistant Professor, at Tampa General Hospital.

The Neurology Hospitalist provides comprehensive inpatient neurological care for patients admitted with acute and complex neurological conditions. This role focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of neurological disorders in the hospital setting, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, high-quality, and evidence-based care.

This position is essential to maintaining efficient inpatient neurology services, improving patient flow, and delivering safe, patient-centered neurological care.

Responsibilities

• Clinical- 90% - Responsible for providing medical care, inpatient hospital examinations/diagnosis and treatment/therapy. Prepares medical records and correspondence related to patient care. Conducts health counseling in preventative medicine for patients with the guidance of the attending doctor.
• Teaching - 5% - Conduct teaching to fellows, residents and medical students in the Department of Neurology.
• Other duties as assigned - 5%.
• Responsible to 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum- 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/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.

Additional Minimum

• Must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License or foreign equivalent required.
• To perform this position, the candidate will need to obtain and maintain a full unrestricted FL Medical License, maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan, and be a medical staff member in good standing at the hospitals he/she is assigned to perform clinical duties. The candidate will participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.

MUST BE BOARD CERTIFIED/ELIGIBLE IN:

N e u r o l o g y H o s p i t a l i s t

About Us

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.