Pediatric Hospitalist

Position: Open Rank - Pediatric Hospitalist

Open Rank - Pediatric Hospitalist (Finance)

Open Rank - Pediatric Hospitalist (Finance)

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 Children's 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 8,000 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.
• 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 16,000 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 USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No.

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About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 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.

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