Professor

University of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, a tertiary referral center serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, is seeking a General Surgeon at the non-tenure accruing level of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor. The department is poised for significant growth and aims to be the region's most valued surgical health care asset. The Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Surgical Oncology, with its subspecialties, is seeking a candidate with broad clinical experience in general surgery and advanced training in minimally invasive surgery. The role involves building an elective general surgery practice, providing education to medical students and residents, and joining a diverse academic general surgery practice. The position reports to the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Surgical Oncology and the Chairman of the Department of Surgery. Faculty will have a mentoring team and participate in faculty development programs.

Requirements

MD/DO
Board eligible/Board certified in General Surgery
Must have or obtain unrestricted Florida medical license
Experience in all aspects of the evaluation and treatment including minimally invasive approaches of robotic and laparoscopic surgery.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training in minimally invasive surgery
Fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Surgery/Advanced GI Surgery

Responsibilities

Provide and maintain a high level of quality of patient care services in all aspects of General Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Provide clinical teaching of trainees in General Surgery and actively participate in the educational program.
Be responsible for excellent communication with primary care physicians, consulting services, and other referring providers.
Assist in marketing the General Surgery Programs to community physicians and managed care organizations.
Participate in monthly division and department meetings, administrative functions and institutional committees as requested.