Open Rank Advanced Pulmonologist - COPD

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The TGH Lung Institute, within the USF Health Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, is seeking an open-rank academic pulmonologist with expertise in COPD and complex pulmonary disease. The physician will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pulmonary care, emphasizing COPD management and the advancement of specialized pulmonary services. The role includes multidisciplinary collaboration, program development, teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows, and participation in clinical research, quality improvement, and scholarly activities. The physician is expected to demonstrate strong clinical expertise, commitment to academic medicine, and interest in advancing innovative, evidence-based pulmonary and COPD care. Clinical, educational, and programmatic responsibilities may evolve with the needs and growth of the Lung Institute and USF Health Division. The position includes teaching, research, service, related administrative activities, academic advising, and potentially representing the university, college or school, or department. The role is responsible to a chair or another appropriate higher-level administrator of a state university.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and pulmonary disease fellowship.
Board-certified or board-eligible in pulmonary disease.
Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida.
Demonstrated clinical expertise in COPD and management of complex pulmonary diseases.
Commitment to academic medicine, multidisciplinary collaboration, and educating medical students, residents, and fellows.
Qualifications appropriate for appointment at the applicable academic rank within USF Health.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient and outpatient pulmonary care focused on COPD, complex obstructive lung disease, and other pulmonary conditions.
Evaluate and manage patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Participate in clinical program development and quality improvement initiatives.
Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows through clinical instruction and mentorship.
Contribute to conferences, case discussions, and other educational activities within the Division.
Participate in the USF fellowship program and develop didactic teaching sessions, grand rounds, and clinical teaching for residents and students.
Participate in clinical research and scholarly activities.
Perform teaching, research, service, related administrative activities, and academic advising.
May represent the university, college or school, or department.