Open Rank- Advanced Pulmonologist-PH

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The physician will support the continued development of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary pulmonary vascular disease program focused on high-quality, evidence-based care. The role collaborates with pulmonary medicine, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional radiology, and other specialty partners to coordinate care across settings, and contributes to program growth, education, research, quality improvement, and community awareness. The physician provides comprehensive evaluation and management of pulmonary vascular conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings, including consultations, longitudinal care, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within their scope of practice. They work with multidisciplinary specialists to develop individualized, guideline-informed treatment plans, maintain continuity of care, communicate with patients, families, referring providers, and the care team, participate in shared coverage, and help develop specialized pulmonary vascular services. The position includes teaching and mentorship for medical students, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and other care-team members. Educational activities may include bedside teaching, case discussions, conferences, lectures, and interdisciplinary learning. The physician supports evidence-based practice, trainee feedback and development, scholarly mentorship, educational program planning, and learning-resource development. The physician also participates in planning, developing, and evaluating the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program. In collaboration with clinical and operational leaders, they support quality, safety, certification, and program-development priorities; create and refine care pathways, policies, and standardized practices; and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, outreach, strategic partnerships, research, administration, registry activities, performance improvement, and relevant institutional committees. The position is responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university and includes teaching, research, service, related administrative activities, academic advising, and potentially representing the university, college/school, or department.

Requirements

Medical degree from an accredited institution, or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization.
Demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic, research, and service activities.
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
For appointment as Associate or Full Professor, normally have produced creative work, professional writing, or research in referred 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, unrestricted Florida Medical License, maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan, and be a medical staff member in good standing at assigned hospitals.
Must be board certified or board eligible in Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine.

Nice To Haves

Experience or eligibility supporting teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patients with pulmonary vascular conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Provide consultations and longitudinal care, and participate in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the physician's scope of practice.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists to create individualized, guideline-informed treatment plans and ensure continuity across care settings.
Communicate with patients, families, referring providers, and care-team members.
Participate in shared coverage responsibilities and support the development of specialized pulmonary vascular services.
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and other care-team members through clinical instruction and educational activities.
Provide trainee feedback, coaching, and scholarly mentorship, and contribute to educational program planning and learning resources.
Participate in planning, development, and ongoing evaluation of the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program.
Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders on quality, safety, certification, and program-development priorities.
Create and refine care pathways, policies, and standardized practices.
Support multidisciplinary meetings, outreach activities, and strategic partnerships across the health system and community.
Participate in research, administration, registry activities, performance improvement initiatives, and relevant institutional committees.
Perform teaching, research, service, administrative, and academic advising activities; may represent the university, college/school, or department.