Burn, Wound, and General Reconstruction-Assistant Professor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Retirement plan options

Employee tuition programs

Generous leave

Discounts for employees

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Florida is seeking a fellowship-trained hand surgeon at the Assistant Professor level. The role involves patient management in both inpatient and outpatient settings, alongside clinical obligations. Candidates must have completed a plastic surgery residency, hold a doctoral degree, and be board certified or eligible in Plastic Surgery. This position offers a supportive academic environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completed a plastic surgery residency.
• Completed a complex extremity/hand focused fellowship.
• Demonstrated record of achievement in teaching and research.
• Must hold or be eligible for a Florida medical license and be credentialed in USF Health faculty practice.

Responsibilities

• Management of patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Complete clinical obligations such as chart completion.
• Patient follow-up and finalize billing.

Skills

Board certified or eligible in Plastic Surgery

Doctoral Degree or highest degree in specialization

Eligibility for FL Medical License

Education

Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution

Hand fellowship (complex extremity)

Florida medical licensure eligibility

Board certification or eligibility in Plastic Surgery

Job description

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.

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 faculty 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 a physician and eligible for licensure in the State of Florida, and must have completed a plastic surgery residency and a complex extremity/hand focused fellowship.

Position Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate for the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
• Must meet criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor.
• Board certified or board eligible by the appropriate American Board with added qualifications in Plastic Surgery.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a full unrestricted FL Medical License, maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan and be a member of the medical staff in good standing at the hospitals where assigned to perform clinical duties.

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, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

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.
• 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Management of patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Outpatients may be seen at the University of South Florida College of Medicine Medical Clinics, and TGH sites.
• Complete clinical obligations such as chart completion, patient follow-up, finalize billing, etc.