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Open Rank- Academic IBD Gastroenterologist

The University of South Florida
Full-time
On-site
Tampa, Florida, United States
Gastroenterologist
Description

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is seeking a faculty physician at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank, devoted to diagnosing and treating Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), including ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and pouchitis. The USF Health team includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and others that work together to offer long-term relief for IBD symptoms, to minimize flare-ups and to help achieve longer periods of remission. Clinical practice includes hospital rotations, inpatient and outpatient endoscopy, and conducts ambulatory clinics in the IBD Center. The successful candidate will also have a medical/educational research footprint focused on building and maintaining a nationally competitive research program.



Responsibilities
  • CLINICAL – Clinical practice includes hospital rotations, inpatient and outpatient endoscopy, and conducts ambulatory clinics in the IBD Center. The primary clinical focus will be Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). IBD Clinic services include advanced medical diagnosis and care by gastroenterologists whose practice focused on IBD; surgical consultation and treatment by colon and rectal surgeons who are very experienced in surgical care for patients who have ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. 
  • TEACHING -Participate in didactic teaching and mentoring of medical and/or graduate students, residents and/or post-doctoral fellows. Participate in the development of the IBD Fellowship Program.
  • RESEARCH -Maintain a nationally competitive research program with continued extramural funding, peer-reviewed publications, and collaboration with other faculty. You will participate in research with the Division of Digestive Diseases & Nutrition; Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center, and in educational research (including grant writing) and other scholarly activities.
  • ADMINISTRATIVE -TGH Medical Director, Gastroenterology / IBD. Complete clinical obligations such as chart completion, patient follow-up, reviewing lung offers, triaging calls and labs, organizing outreach clinics and growing the referral network.
  • 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.


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.

Additional Minimum:

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 un-restricted 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. The candidate will participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working in an academic medical center. Leadership experience in IBD. Proven Academic success in education and/or Research.