Open Rank - CT Surgeon-Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance plans

Tuition programs for employees and dependents

Generous leave policies

Employee perks and discounts

Job summary

A leading research university in Tampa, Florida is seeking an open-rank academic cardiac trained CT Surgeon to join its Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. This position involves teaching residents, overseeing CT Program operations, and conducting medical research. Candidates must have a medical degree, be board certified or eligible, and hold a Florida Medical License. The role offers a rich academic environment with competitive benefits, emphasizing both teaching and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
• Hold or eligible for a Florida Medical License to perform clinical duties.
• Certified by the American Board of Surgery in Surgery with Added Qualifications in CT Surgery preferred.
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Surgery; CT Surgery credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of residents and teaching in programs.
• Responsible for all aspects of the CT Program operations.
• Involved in academic advising and committee representations.

Skills

Teaching health care professional students

Clinical responsibilities

Research activity

Proficiency in CT Surgery

Education

Medical degree from an accredited institution

Board Certified/Board Eligible

Florida Medical License or eligibility

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Department of Surgery at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is seeking an open-rank academic cardiac trained CT Surgeon to join the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• TEACHING DUTIES: Successfully complete program requirements of ACGME institutional and residency/fellowship. Direct supervision of residents.
• CLINICAL DUTIES: Responsible (with authority) for all aspects of the CT Program to include call panel privileges, treatment protocols and guidelines, service policies, education community outreach, hospital executive interface, and performance improvement; promotes multidisciplinary approach to care.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher level administrator of a State University. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees.

Qualifications

MINIMUM

• 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 to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. For Associate/Full Professor - Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.
• Must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License or foreign equivalent required. To perform this position, the candidate will need to obtain and maintain a full unrestricted FL Medical License, maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan, and be a medical staff member in good standing at the hospitals he/she is assigned to perform clinical duties.
• Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible.

PREFERRED

• Certified (or eligible for certification according to current requirements) by the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery in Surgery, with Added Qualifications in CT Surgery. Demonstrated proficiency in the field of CT Surgery.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching health care professional students, residents, and practicing clinicians.

About Us

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.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

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.

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.

This job description does not constitute an employment contract.