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Podiatrist Open Rank
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University of South Florida Location: Tampa, FL Job Description
The University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine, in partnership with Tampa General Hospital (TGH), is seeking a highly skilled and team‑oriented Podiatrist with expertise in wound care and limb preservation to support our Division of Vascular Surgery in the comprehensive management of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia. The ideal candidate is experienced in advanced limb‑salvage strategies and committed to collaborative multidisciplinary care. This role is essential to expanding and strengthening our limb preservation and wound care programs, improving clinical outcomes, and ensuring seamless coordination across vascular, podiatry, and wound care services. Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Provide advanced podiatric evaluation and management for patients with critical limb ischemia, diabetic foot complications, non‑healing wounds, and high‑risk foot pathology. Perform bedside and outpatient wound assessments, debridement, and comprehensive wound care interventions. Support vascular surgeons by co‑managing pre‑ and post‑revascularization patients to optimize limb‑salvage outcomes. Participate in multidisciplinary Limb Preservation Program (LPP), including joint clinics and case conferences as needed. Provide podiatric surgical care when appropriate and within scope. Oversee offloading, biomechanical assessment, and preventive strategies for high‑risk patients. Program Development & Team Integration
Partner with vascular surgeons and wound‑care teams to streamline protocols, improve communication pathways, and enhance continuity of care. Contribute to the development of standardized limb‑preservation workflows, documentation templates, and quality metrics. Participate in quality‑improvement initiatives focused on wound healing, amputation reduction, and patient experience. Administration & Education
Document care in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards. Educate residents, fellows, APPs, and medical students in wound care principles and foot pathology. Support outreach efforts to referring providers and community partners involved in limb preservation with the intention of growing the wound care clinic. Qualifications
DPM 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, or Full Professor. 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 unrestricted 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. The candidate will participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine. Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. 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 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.
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Podiatrist Open Rank
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University of South Florida Location: Tampa, FL Job Description
The University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine, in partnership with Tampa General Hospital (TGH), is seeking a highly skilled and team‑oriented Podiatrist with expertise in wound care and limb preservation to support our Division of Vascular Surgery in the comprehensive management of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia. The ideal candidate is experienced in advanced limb‑salvage strategies and committed to collaborative multidisciplinary care. This role is essential to expanding and strengthening our limb preservation and wound care programs, improving clinical outcomes, and ensuring seamless coordination across vascular, podiatry, and wound care services. Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Provide advanced podiatric evaluation and management for patients with critical limb ischemia, diabetic foot complications, non‑healing wounds, and high‑risk foot pathology. Perform bedside and outpatient wound assessments, debridement, and comprehensive wound care interventions. Support vascular surgeons by co‑managing pre‑ and post‑revascularization patients to optimize limb‑salvage outcomes. Participate in multidisciplinary Limb Preservation Program (LPP), including joint clinics and case conferences as needed. Provide podiatric surgical care when appropriate and within scope. Oversee offloading, biomechanical assessment, and preventive strategies for high‑risk patients. Program Development & Team Integration
Partner with vascular surgeons and wound‑care teams to streamline protocols, improve communication pathways, and enhance continuity of care. Contribute to the development of standardized limb‑preservation workflows, documentation templates, and quality metrics. Participate in quality‑improvement initiatives focused on wound healing, amputation reduction, and patient experience. Administration & Education
Document care in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards. Educate residents, fellows, APPs, and medical students in wound care principles and foot pathology. Support outreach efforts to referring providers and community partners involved in limb preservation with the intention of growing the wound care clinic. Qualifications
DPM 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, or Full Professor. 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 unrestricted 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. The candidate will participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine. Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. 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 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.
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