General Surgery - Open Rank-General Surgeon

University of South Florida in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Florida seeks a Board Certified General Surgeon for a hospital-based practice. This role involves teaching, research, and clinical responsibilities, contributing to a high-impact academic environment. Ideal candidates will have strong surgical skills and a commitment to team-based practice.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in general surgery.
• Experience in teaching and academic research.
• Recognized authority in the field.

Responsibilities

• Educate residents and medical students.
• Participate in research studies.
• Provide intensive care services in surgical trauma ICU.
• Conduct patient history and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical experience

Surgical skills

Effective communication

Emotional intelligence

Team-based practice

Education

Doctoral/Medical degree

Job description

General Surgery - Open Rank-General Surgeon (Finance)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University of South Florida (USF), Department of Surgery, is seeking a well-trained, Board Certified and fellowship-trained General Surgeon at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join a hospital-based practice. The ideal candidate should have strong clinical experience, excellent surgical skills and judgment, and demonstrate effective communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to team-based practice.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

• Doctoral/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 at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. For Associate or Full Professor, typically will have produced creative work, professional writing, or research published in refereed and other professional journals, and be recognized as an authority in the field.
• Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in general surgery.

PREFERRED:

• Board Certified/Eligible in general surgery with added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care.

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 in the country. Serving over 50,000 students across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it among the most elite public universities in Florida. USF is also a member of the American Athletic Conference.

WORKING AT USF:

With more than 16,000 employees, USF offers a rich academic environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth. USF provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement options, tuition assistance, and generous leave policies. To learn more about working at USF, please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching: Demonstrated skills in educating residents and medical students, actively participating in residency training and educational programs, and experienced with medical education at various levels.
• Research: Participation in research studies and quality improvement activities.
• Administrative: Completion of all required training courses, including hospital/trauma program courses such as Code of Conduct and coding courses.
• Clinical: Provide intensive care services in the surgical trauma ICU, including day and night coverage, admitting complex trauma, emergency general surgery cases, and other surgical specialties such as transplant, surgical oncology, OB/GYN oncology, and ENT. Conduct patient history, physical exams, diagnostics, and develop treatment plans. Offer health counseling.
• Other Duties: As assigned.