Associate Professor Clinical Physician

University of South Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Florida seeks a clinical faculty member in Adult Emergency Medicine to provide patient care at the Tampa General Hospital ED system, including main site and South Campus. The physician will support teaching and clinical innovation within an academic environment.

The role emphasizes bedside teaching of residents and medical students, with opportunities for research and scholarly activity within USF Health.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for Florida medical license and board certification in Emergency Medicine.
• Experience in bedside teaching with residents and medical students.
• Evidence of teaching, academic research and service.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department system at main site and South Campus EDs.
• Participate in bedside teaching during overnight shifts with students and residents.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical care

Resident teaching

Academic collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Job Description

This full-time clinical faculty position in Adult Emergency Medicine will provide patient care within the Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department system, including the main academic medical center and the South Campus Freestanding Emergency Departments. The physician will practice in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center that serves as the primary teaching site for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. This position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based emergency care in an academic environment that supports teaching, collaboration, and innovation across multidisciplinary teams.

Job Description

This full-time clinical faculty position in Adult Emergency Medicine will provide patient care within the Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department system, including the main academic medical center and the South Campus Freestanding Emergency Departments. The physician will practice in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center that serves as the primary teaching site for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. This position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based emergency care in an academic environment that supports teaching, collaboration, and innovation across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities will include patient care at the Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department main Academic site and the South Campus Freestanding Emergency Departments. This position will participate in bedside teaching during overnight shifts; the main academic site has Medical Students and Residents present. Bedside teaching of residents and medical students, which are present across all academic sites.

Qualifications

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.

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 un-restricted 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 Emergency Medicine.

About Us

Working at USF

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
• 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)

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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.