Physician​/Surgery - Cardiothoracic​/Florida​/TGH Florida Heartand Lung Transpla

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TGH Florida Heart and Lung Transplant Surgeon Opening 240704 Academic Heart and Lung Transplant Surgeon

The University of South Florida (USF) and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) invite applications for an Academic Heart and Lung Transplant Surgeon at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level. This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the top-performing transplant programs in the nation, within a leading academic health system known for innovation, quality, and growth. The position offers strong institutional support, advanced technology, and leadership potential for qualified candidates.

USF was recently ranked #1 public university in Florida and #16 in the nation for research by the National Science Foundation, underscoring its national prominence and commitment to academic innovation. Tampa General Hospital (TGH) - the primary teaching hospital for USF - is ranked #1 in the nation for transplants, completing 889 transplants in 2024, a new national record. Since 1974, TGH has performed over 14,000 transplants, more than doubling its annual volume in the last six years.

• Join nationally ranked Heart and Lung Transplant Programs recognized for outstanding clinical outcomes and patient survival, among the best in the country
• Additional high-level cardiac surgery skills (minimally invasive, robotic, or mechanical circulatory support) are welcomed and fully supported
• Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in both heart and lung transplantation, reflecting our commitment to integrated, multi-organ excellence
• Active involvement in resident and medical student education within USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
• Strong research environment with ample opportunities for clinical and translational collaboration, including funded institutional and industry-sponsored studies
• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure, with a comprehensive benefits package
• Supported by a dedicated 15-member Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team and a closed, specialized CTICU
• Access to Ex Vivo Perfusion (EVLP) and DCD donor platforms, enhancing innovation in organ utilization
• Deep commitment to multidisciplinary, team-based care in a culture that prioritizes excellence, compassion, and discovery

• Situated in Tampa, Florida, this opportunity combines professional fulfillment with outstanding quality of life
• No State income tax
• Access to major international airport
• Professional sports, including NFL, MLB, and NHL
• Pristine beaches, year-round boating, scuba diving, fishing, and outdoor reation
• Top-rated schools and a safe, vibrant community with world-class museums, dining, and entertainment
• Tropical climate with year-round sunshine

For details, please reply in strictest confidence to:

Rob Rector
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Lucian Lozonschi, M.D.
Director and Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery
TGH Endowed Chair & USF Tenured Professor
Associate Director, Heart & Vascular Institute
Associate Director, Transplant Institute
Tampa General Hospital
• USF Health
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