Glaucoma Specialist (Open Rank Faculty)

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Ophthalmology at University of South Florida seeks a Glaucoma specialist at the Assistant Professor level to join the clinical care team and faculty. This role combines patient care with teaching responsibilities and scholarly activity in a leading academic health system.

The position provides comprehensive glaucoma care at the USF Health Eye Institute and inpatient services at Tampa General Hospital, including supervision of residents and involvement with glaucoma fellow

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology residency training program.
• Must meet university criteria for faculty appointment to the rank of assistant professor, associate or professor.
• Must have or be eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license.
• This candidate must obtain credentialing with USF Health and Tampa General Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient Glaucoma and inpatient surgical care to patients at the USF Health Eye Institute and Tampa General Hospital.
• Supervision and teaching of residents, fellows and medical students. Lectures or provides Grand Rounds on various specialty topics.
• Provides TGH call coverage and performs other duties as assigned by Department Chair.

Education

Medical degree (MD)

Ophthalmology residency training

Job description

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 Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a Glaucoma specialist (Assistant Professor) to join its clinical care team and faculty. This position will provide comprehensive specialty Glaucoma care at the USF Health Eye Institute and inpatient services at Tampa General Hospital. It will also supervise residents and be involved with training Glaucoma fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient Glaucoma and inpatient surgical care to patients at the USF Health Eye Institute and Tampa General Hospital.
• Supervision and teaching of residents, fellows and medical students. Lectures or provides Grand Rounds on various specialty topics.
• Provides TGH call coverage and performs other duties as assigned by Department Chair.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology residency training program.
• Must meet university criteria for faculty appointment to the rank of assistant professor, associate or professor.
• Candidates must have or be eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license.
• This candidate must obtain credentialing with USF Health and Tampa General Hospital.

Preferred Qualifications

• Glaucoma clinical experience.

Compliance and Federal Notices

• This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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 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 accommodations 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.
• Applicants are entitled to request reasonable accommodations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Legal Notice

This job description does not constitute an employment contract.