Physician Genetics - Competitive Salary

Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics Division of Genetics & Metabolism at the University of South Florida and Morsani College of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Open Rank Professor of Pediatrics. The geneticist clinician will provide inpatient consultation to pediatric and adult patients, primarily at Tampa General Hospital and at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. Outpatient services will be provided at USF Health clinics. \n
\nThe Open Rank Professor will also participate in instructing residents and medical students in clinical medicine. This is an essential function of this role. 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 their assigned hospitals. \n
\nSalary is negotiable. USF provides an excellent benefits package and an enjoyable work environment. \n

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• Teaching Duties: Participate in the education and training of medical students, residents, and genetic counselor students. 
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• Research Duties: Participate in research programs to expand the scholarly activities of the division. The incumbent will be encouraged to participate in clinical trials and other clinical research. 
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• Clinical Duties: The candidate will provide inpatient consultative services for inborn errors of metabolism and general genetics at Tampa General Hospital and general genetics at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, as well as outpatient USF Health clinics. 
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• Other duties as assigned. 
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• Assigned to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a state university. Teach, research, service, execute administrative activities, and academic advising. May represent the university, college/school, or department. 
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Required Qualifications \n

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• Medical degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in patient care, teaching, academic research, and service. 
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• Meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. 
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• For Associate/Full Professor - Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing, or research in referred and other professional journals. 
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• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Clinical Genetics and Genomics and be  
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• Eligible for a full unrestricted Florida Medical License. 
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Preferred Qualifications \n

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• Training in Medical Biochemical Genetics 
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About Us \n
\nThe 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 twelve public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. \n

\n Working at USF \n
\nWith more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged, and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first-class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, a tuition program and generous leave programs and more. \n