Burn, Wound, and General Reconstruction-Assistant Professor

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

Job summary

The University of South Florida is seeking a fellowship-trained hand surgeon for the Assistant Professor position in the Department of Plastic Surgery. This role involves managing patients in various settings and requires a doctoral degree, board certification, and eligibility for a Florida medical license. USF offers a rich academic environment with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained in hand surgery.
• Board certified or eligible in Plastic Surgery.
• Eligible for full unrestricted Florida Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• See outpatients at USF College of Medicine Medical Clinics.
• Complete clinical obligations such as charting and patient follow-up.

Skills

Patient Management

Surgical Skills

Teaching

Education

Doctoral Degree in Medicine

Job description

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is a 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, 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 more information about USF Health, please visit our website.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University of South Florida's Department of Plastic Surgery is seeking a fellowship-trained hand surgeon at the Assistant Professor level to join our growing plastic surgery team at USF/Tampa General Hospital (TGH)/Moffitt Cancer Center. Successful candidates will be appointed in the USF Health Department of Plastic Surgery and provide care at one of the busiest hospitals in Florida. Candidates must be physicians eligible for licensure in Florida, with completed training in plastic surgery residency and a complex extremity/hand-focused fellowship.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate for the field with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, research, and service.
2. Must meet criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor.
3. Board certified or eligible (according to current requirements) by the American Board with added qualifications in Plastic Surgery.
4. Hold or be eligible for a full unrestricted Florida Medical License.
5. Maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan and be a member of the medical staff in good standing at the hospitals where clinical duties are performed.

USF is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, USF has risen faster in national rankings than any other public university. Serving over 50,000 students across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University and is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

WORKING AT USF:

With more than 16,000 employees, USF offers opportunities for growth in a rich academic environment that fosters development and career advancement. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement options, tuition assistance, and generous leave policies.

Learn more about working at USF at: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• See outpatients at the USF College of Medicine Medical Clinics and TGH sites.
• Complete clinical obligations such as charting, patient follow-up, billing, etc.