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Podiatrist Open Rank (Finance)
The Department of Surgery at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is seeking an Open Rank to perform all aspects of vascular surgery. Applicants that have completed vascular surgery residency and demonstrated experience in surgical education, research, and patient care. 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. 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 assigned to perform clinical duties. The candidate will participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
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 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. Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed.
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The Department of Surgery at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is seeking an Open Rank to perform all aspects of vascular surgery. Applicants that have completed vascular surgery residency and demonstrated experience in surgical education, research, and patient care. 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. 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 assigned to perform clinical duties. The candidate will participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
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 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. Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed.
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