Burn, Wound, and General Reconstruction-Assistant Professor

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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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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.

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.