Ophthalmologist Cornea Open Rank

University of South Florida in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Dental insurance plans

Life insurance plans

Retirement plan options

Employee and dependent tuition plans

Generous leave

Hundreds of employee perks and discsou

Discounts

Job summary

The University of South Florida Health Eye Institute in Tampa, FL seeks a 0.5 cFTE Ophthalmologist specializing in Cornea for an open rank appointment. The role includes outpatient care, resident and fellow supervision during rotations, and Tampa General Hospital call coverage.

Candidates must have an MD, completed ophthalmology residency, be eligible for USF faculty appointment, obtain Florida medical license, and secure USF credentialing.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient retinal care to patients at the USF Health Eye Institute.
• Provides TGH call coverage.
• Supervise residents and fellows during rotations.

Skills

Residency supervision

Education

Medical degree

Ophthalmology residency

Florida medical license

USF credentialing

Board Certified/Eligible in Cornea/Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Job description

Ophthalmologist Cornea Open Rank (Finance)

We are seeking a 0.5 cFTE (open rank) position to join our Cornea/Comprehensive Ophthalmology clinical care team at the USF Health Eye Institute. This position will provide outpatient care, supervise residents and fellows during their rotations, and provide call coverage to Tampa General Hospital.

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.
• If clinical, Board Certified/Eligible in: Cornea/Comprehensive Ophthalmology.
• Working at USF

Employment type: 0.5 cFTE (open rank).

Location: USF Health Eye Institute, Tampa, FL (call coverage to Tampa General Hospital).

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans.
• Dental insurance plans.
• Life insurance plans.
• Retirement plan options.
• Employee and dependent tuition programs.
• Generous leave.
• Hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About 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.
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

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.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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 affirmative action 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. Resident, fellow, and medical student supervision and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient retinal care to patients at the USF Health Eye Institute.
• Provides TGH call coverage.