Burn, Wound, and General Reconstruction-Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor Hand Surgeon

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 Physicians Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities.

Position Summary: The University of South Florida's Department of Plastic Surgery is seeking a fellowship trained hand surgeon at the Assistant Professor level to join our growing plastic surgery team at USF/Tampa General Hospital (TGH)/Moffitt Cancer Center. Successful faculty candidates will be appointed in the USF Health Department of Plastic Surgery and provide care at one of the busiest hospitals in Florida. Candidates must be a physician and eligible for licensure in the State of Florida, and must have completed a plastic surgery residency and a complex extremity/hand focused fellowship.

Responsibilities

The position includes the management of patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Outpatients may be seen at the University of South Florida College of Medicine Medical Clinics, and TGH sites. Complete clinical obligations such as chart completion, patient follow-up, finalize billing, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum: Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate for the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor. Board certified or board eligible (according to current requirements) by the appropriate American Board with added qualifications in Plastic Surgery. Must hold or be eligible to hold a full unrestricted FL medical license, maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan and be a member of the medical staff in good standing at the hospitals where he/she is assigned to perform clinical duties.

Working at 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.

About USF: 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

Compliance and Federal Notices: This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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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.

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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.