General Surgeon - Medical Director & Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville seeks a Medical Director for UF Health Jacksonville’s Comprehensive Hernia Center and Abdominal Wall Program at the non-tenure accruing level of Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Professor.

The department is a tertiary referral center serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia and includes divisions of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Surgical Oncology, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, and Trauma/Acute

Qualifications

• MD or DO, Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery.
• Experience in hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction, including minimally invasive approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in General Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
• Educate medical students and residents in the educational program.
• Maintain excellent communication with primary care physicians and referring providers.
• Assist in marketing the General Surgery Programs to community physicians and managed care organizations.
• Participate in monthly division and department meetings and institutional committees.

Job description

General Surgeon - Medical Director & Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Job No: 540533
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Department: 30140000 - JX-SURGERY-JACKSONVILLE

Classification Minimum Requirements: The candidate must be MD or DO, Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery.

Job Description

The Department of Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville seeks a Medical Director for UF Health Jacksonville’s Comprehensive Hernia Center and Abdominal Wall Program at the non-tenure accruing level of Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Professor. The department is a tertiary referral center serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia and includes divisions of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Surgical Oncology, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, and Trauma/Acute Care/Critical Care. The Clinical Director will build a comprehensive hernia center and elective general surgery practice, provide education to medical students and residents, and may help expand the advanced GI/MIS, robotic, and oncology programs. No trauma calls will be required. The position reports to the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Surgical Oncology and Chairman of the Department of Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a high level of quality patient care services in all aspects of General Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
• Provide clinical teaching of trainees in General Surgery and actively participate in the educational program.
• Be responsible for excellent communication with primary care physicians, consulting services, and other referring providers.
• Assist in marketing the General Surgery Programs to community physicians and managed care organizations.
• Participate in monthly division and department meetings, administrative functions, and institutional committees as requested.

Required Qualifications

The candidate must be MD or DO, Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery with experience in all aspects of the evaluation and treatment of hernias and abdominal wall reconstruction, including minimally invasive approaches of robotic and laparoscopic surgery.

Preferred Qualifications

Fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Surgery/Advanced GI Surgery is preferred.

Additional Information

Health Assessment Required: YES

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).