OPEN RANK - Academic Division Chief, Gastroenterology - Clinical Educator or Physician Scientist at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Dept Number/Name: 0-6123-000 / Dept Of Internal Medicine

College Division: USFHealth-College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: 9001 / Professor

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

Position Number: 00049663

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 Physician?s Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Department of Internal Medicine at University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Open Rank Board-certified or Board-eligible Gastroenterologist to serve as Director of the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition. The USF Gastroenterology Clinic covers a large population - extending from Ocala to the North, Naples to the South, and East-to-West coasts of Florida. The Division Director would be accountable for all operations across 3 cost centers (General GI, Joy McCann Culverhouse Center for Swallowing Disorders, and the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center) and subspecialities including advanced endoscopy and GI motility. The ideal candidate will have a track record of clinical expertise in gastroenterology and academic accomplishments to facilitate delivering exceptional clinical care, research and education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

CLINICAL:

• Lead improvement in clinical operations, especially patient access, referring physician satisfaction, innovation in use of technology for patient care, contribution to value-based care through facilitating hospital throughput and cancer screenings, and expansion of the breadth and depth of top-rated gastroenterology services at USF and TGH sites.
• Become a liaison and change manager to facilitate engagement of faculty in hospital quality and patient safety initiatives and outpatient operations and value-based care initiatives.
• Practice in the USF outpatient clinic, attend on inpatient consults, and perform endoscopic procedures at Tampa General Hospital and the Ambulatory Services Center (ASC).

RESEARCH:

• Participate in research within the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (Gastroenterology), including grant writing, soliciting industry-sponsored trials, and other scholarly activities.
• Develop and maintain a competitively funded research program and participate in interdisciplinary research in Gastroenterology subspecialties.
• Understands, advocates, and supports USF's broad research mission (basic, clinical, translational) and is committed to its growth.

LEADERSHIP:

• Skilled at getting individuals, teams, and an entire division or program to perform at a higher level and to embrace change; negotiates skillfully to achieve a fair outcome or promote a common cause; communicates a compelling vision and is committed to what needs to be done; inspires others, builds motivated, high-performing teams; understands what motivates different people.
• Leads from the understanding that the enterprises of healthcare and academic medicine require system thinking and decision making that are in the best interests of the institution.
• Is recognized by Division and program leaders as collaborative and transparent in all interactions.
• Acts with honor and integrity in personal and professional actions.
• Understands the organizational landscape and is able to anticipate and articulate the critical issues, opportunities, and threats in the foreseeable future.
• Exhibits an appreciation for preparation, collaboration, planning, communication, and benchmarking of results in her/his approach to problem solving and program building.
• Is able to recruit and retain talent, and values the role of mentors.
• Demonstrates ability to appreciate and motivate faculty.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Participates as a leader in the management of the clinical and research enterprise and demonstrates an understanding of the issues involved.
• Skilled at organizing and managing human resources, including resolving conflict.
• Able to delegate effectively while maintaining focus on strategy and goals of the Division.
• Able to manage a complex organization with success measured in well-defined metrics.
• Understands the nuances of administration of educational and research activities.
• Passionately advocates for compliance with institutional and external regulations.
• Skilled at budgetary development and implementing decisions to grow revenue, efficiency, and reputation.

TEACHING:

• Participate in education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows who rotate through the Gastroenterology clinical service lines/clinics.
• Demonstrates commitment to USF's teaching mission through didactic activity, participation in curriculum oversight and planning, or developing innovation approaches to education and training.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and a track record of success in training fellows and mentoring junior faculty.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

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 or Full Professor- proven creative works, professional writing or research in professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.

Must have a current, unrestricted medical license in the State of Florida or be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Florida. Candidates must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology.

PREFERRED:

Minimum of 5 years in Gastroenterology subspecialties of Advanced Endoscopy, Advanced Esophageal, Inflammatory Bowel Disease or microbiome. A history of teaching at the collegiate or graduate level or teaching medical students and clinical house staff is desirable. A substantial record of published peer-reviewed manuscripts. Experience in Translational studies and/or gastroenterology studies focused on causes, treatment, and prevention of gastroenterological disorders. NIH funding is equivalent to 1 R01 grant or a robust clinical research program. Publishes meritorious primary research in prominent journals. History of building collaborative and interdisciplinary teams. Track record of generating patents.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37839

Posting Date: 9/10/2024

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

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