Open Rank -General Cardiologist

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Dept Number/Name: 0-6131-000 / Dept of Cardiovascular Science

College Division: USF Health-College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: Open Rank

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

Position Number: 00026953

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:

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 position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. This is a full-time 12-month salaried faculty appointment and carries with it attending staff privileges at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and affiliated hospitals. There is a desire for candidates with significant interest in and commitment to teaching activities. Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor requires a minimum of five years of continuing and productive service as an Assistant Professor, or the equivalent. Appointment at the rank of Full Professor requires a minimum of five years of continuing and productive service as an Associate Professor, or the equivalent.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clinical: Participates in Inpatient general cardiology consult service, non-invasive call & coverage, reading EKGs and Stress Tests. Opportunity to participate in Echo Lab and Call & Coverage for Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Test On Call, and Echo reads if certified from a nationally accredited organization. Participates in outpatient clinics for USF Health. Duties include: Diagnose and treat disorders and diseases of the cardiovascular system. Participate in didactic teaching and mentoring of medical and/or graduate students, residents, and/or post-doctoral fellows. Perform patient exams and order or conduct diagnostic testing. Develop ongoing treatment and disease-management plans. Prescribe medicine and coordinate referrals as necessary. Conduct early-detection screenings. Maintain accurate patient records and charts. Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, staff, and administration. 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.

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 to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
• For Associate or 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.

PREFERRED:

• Applicants with teaching experience with students/residents, experience with administrative organization/leadership of outpatient practices, and/or clinical research/scholarship experience will be most competitive.
• Level II certification in Echocardiography is preferred. Desire expertise in adult non-invasive assessment of heart disease, including surface echo and trans-esophageal echocardiography, stress echo, and adult congenital heart disease.
• Desire experience with exercise testing, ECG interpretation, consulting, and attending in a coronary intensive care unit or similar environment. Two years of experience in Non-Invasive Cardiology preferred.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38847

Posting Date: 2/28/2025

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

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The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

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