Open Rank Advanced Pulmonologist - COPD

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, with an emphasis on COPD management and the advancement of specialized pulmonary services. Responsibilities include multidisciplinary collaboration, program development, teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows, and participation in clinical research, quality improvement, and scholarly activities. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical expertise, a commitment to academic medicine, and an interest in advancing innovative, evidence-based pulmonary and COPD care.

• Clinical responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient pulmonary care with a focus on COPD, complex obstructive lung disease, and other pulmonary conditions. Responsibilities include patient evaluation and management, development of individualized treatment plans, multidisciplinary collaboration, and participation in clinical program development and quality improvement initiatives. Clinical duties may evolve based on the needs and growth of the TGH Lung Institute and USF Health Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.

• Participates in the education and supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows through clinical teaching and mentorship. Contributes to conferences, case discussions, and other educational activities within the Division. Participates in the USF fellowship program and is expected to develop didactic teaching sessions, grand rounds, and clinical teaching of residents and students. This role is subject to growth and may expand in clinical, educational, and programmatic responsibilities based on the needs and growth of the Lung Institute.

• 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.

• 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 the management of complex pulmonary diseases.

  Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in COPD and the management of complex pulmonary diseases.

• Commitment to academic medicine, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

• Qualifications appropriate for appointment at the applicable academic rank within USF Health.