USF Health Pediatric Hospitalist Tampa General Hospital

The Department of Pediatrics Division of General Pediatrics at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for a full-time Clinical Faculty non-tenure earning position at Tampa General Hospital. S/he must have experience in a hospital setting. Duties include patient care teaching medical students supervising pediatric residents and opportunities for research and quality improvement. A Florida medical license will be required before assuming the position. Board Certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine is preferred however not required.

USF Pediatric Hospitalists at Tampa General lead a team of residents and students to care for children admitted with acute conditions children with complex medical conditions provide consultative services for children admitted to surgical specialties and assist with rounds in the well-baby nursery. We have full in-house support from PICU NICU pediatric EM and nearly all pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties. We have outstanding ancillary support by Pediatric Pharmacy Child Life Specialists Psychology Pediatric Anesthesia Pediatric Radiology Pediatric respiratory therapy pediatric therapists (OT PT and ST) and pediatric vascular access team . Delivery room support is provided by the NICU team. A strong interest in teaching is necessary to succeed in this role.

The Muma Childrens Hospital at TGH has a total of 180 pediatric beds and provides a comprehensive range of medical surgical and rehabilitative services for infants children and adolescents. It features a 10-bed pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) which serves as a Level I Pediatric trauma unit as well as a burn unit an 82-bed state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) 48 inpatient beds for general surgical and subspecialty patients and one of just three outpatient pediatric dialysis units in the state. With over 8000 deliveries each year Tampa General has one of the busiest newborn services in the region and is proud to have international recognition as a Baby-Friendly designated birth facility.

• Lead a interdisciplinary team in providing medical care for infants and pediatric patients admitted to Tampa General Hospital.
• Participates in the educational and training activities of the USF Department of Pediatrics which include teaching of residents and medical students.
• Encouraged to engage in advancing care for pediatric patients through leadership and/or quality improvement work within the hospital and medical school.
• Other duties as assigned
• Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university.
• Responsible for teaching research service and related administrative activities.
• Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
• May represent the university college/school or department.

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 Professor.

Board Certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine is preferred however not required.

Current PALS and/or NRP certification required.

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.

Working at USF

With approximately 16000 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 USFs rich academic environment which fosters their development and 2025 Forbes recognized USF as one of Floridas best large employers ranked No. 1 among the states 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 50000 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. USFs Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at.

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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.

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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.