Open Rank-General Cardiology

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Florida is seeking a full-time academic non-invasive general cardiologist for a faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. The position involves attending staff privileges at Tampa General Hospital and includes teaching responsibilities for medical students and residents.

Candidates must have a doctoral or medical degree, expertise in hypertension management, and eligibility for a Florida Medical License. The responsibilities include inpatient consults, outpatient clinics, and conducting diagnostic tests.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Expertise in managing hypertension or vascular disease.
• Eligibility for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Participate in inpatient general cardiology consult service.
• Diagnose and treat cardiovascular disorders and diseases.
• Mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Hypertension management

Teaching and mentoring

Echocardiography

Diagnostic testing

Education

Doctoral or medical degree

Board certification in General Cardiology

Job description

Position Overview

In partnership with Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI), the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Section of General & Preventive Cardiology, is seeking an academic non‑invasive general cardiologist for a full‑time faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. The appointment includes attending staff privileges at TGH and affiliated hospitals. Candidates with a strong teaching interest are desired.

Responsibilities

• Participate in inpatient general cardiology consult service, non‑invasive call & coverage, and read EKGs and stress tests.
• Opportunity to participate in Echo Lab and call coverage for trans‑esophageal echocardiography, stress test on call, and echo reads (if certified).
• Participate in outpatient clinics for USF Health.
• Diagnose and treat disorders and diseases of the cardiovascular system.
• Perform patient exams, order or conduct diagnostic testing, develop treatment and disease‑management plans.
• Prescribe medication and coordinate referrals as necessary.
• Conduct early detection screenings and maintain accurate patient records and charts.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, staff, and administration.
• Teach, mentor medical and graduate students, residents, and post‑doctoral fellows; perform didactic teaching and administrative activities.
• Provide academic advising and related activities; represent the university as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral or 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.
• Meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
• Have expertise in hypertension management or vascular disease to lead a resistant hypertension or medical vascular program.
• Hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License or foreign equivalent.
• Obtain and maintain a full unrestricted FL Medical License, credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan, and be a medical staff member in good standing at assigned hospitals.
• Participate in teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.

Additional Minimum Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible in General Cardiology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience with students or residents, experience with administrative organization/leadership of outpatient practices, and/or clinical research/scholarship experience.
• Level II certification in echocardiography.
• Expertise in adult non‑invasive assessment of heart disease, including surface echo, trans‑esophageal echocardiography, stress echo, and adult congenital heart disease.
• Experience with exercise testing, ECG interpretation, consulting, and attending in a coronary intensive care unit or similar environment.
• Two years’ experience in non‑invasive cardiology.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.