University of South Florida
Associate Professor Clinical Physician
This full-time clinical faculty position involves providing patient care within a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center emergency department system, including bedside teaching of residents and medical students. The role offers the opportunity to deliver evidence-based emergency care in an academic environment that supports teaching, collaboration, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- • Provide patient care at the Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department main Academic site and the South Campus Freestanding Emergency Departments
- • Participate in bedside teaching during overnight shifts
- • Provide bedside teaching of residents and medical students across all academic sites
- • Participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine
Required
- • 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
- • Must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License or foreign equivalent
- • Must 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 assigned to perform clinical duties
- • Must be board certified/Eligible in Emergency Medicine
- • May be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check
Benefits & Perks
- • Medical, dental and life insurance plans
- • Retirement plan options
- • Employee and dependent tuition programs
- • Generous leave
- • Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Job Description
This full-time clinical faculty position in Adult Emergency Medicine will provide patient care within the Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department system, including the main academic medical center and the South Campus Freestanding Emergency Departments. The physician will practice in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center that serves as the primary teaching site for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. This is position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based emergency care in an academic environment that supports teaching, collaboration, and innovation across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities will include patient care at the Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department main Academic site and the South Campus Freestanding Emergency Departments. This position will participate in bedside teaching during overnight shifts; the main academic site has Medical Students and Residents present. Bedside teaching of residents and medical students, which are present across all academic sites.
Qualifications
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.
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.
Must be board certified/Eligible in Emergency Medicine.
About Us
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 www.usf.edu .
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment 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 programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
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.
This full-time clinical faculty position in Adult Emergency Medicine will provide patient care within the Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department system, including the main academic medical center and the South Campus Freestanding Emergency Departments. The physician will practice in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center that serves as the primary teaching site for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. This is position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based emergency care in an academic environment that supports teaching, collaboration, and innovation across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities will include patient care at the Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department main Academic site and the South Campus Freestanding Emergency Departments. This position will participate in bedside teaching during overnight shifts; the main academic site has Medical Students and Residents present. Bedside teaching of residents and medical students, which are present across all academic sites.
Qualifications
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.
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.
Must be board certified/Eligible in Emergency Medicine.
About Us
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 www.usf.edu .
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment 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 programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
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.
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