Podiatrist

Job Description

Join to apply for the Podiatrist Open Rank role at University of South Florida Libraries. This position is at the University of South Florida (Morsani College of Medicine) and supports the 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 multidisciplinary care.

• 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, US

• Job
• Posting Date: 12/12/2025
• Apply By: 02/28/2026
• Degree Level: Post‑Doctorate
• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
• Job Category:
  Faculty
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Higher Education

• 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 the 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 to grow the wound‑care clinic.

• 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 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 where clinical duties are performed.
• Participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.

• This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
• Equal Employment Opportunity – University of South Florida is an equal‑opportunity employer and maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Applicants are entitled to request reasonable accommodations in the application process; requests should be made at least five (5) working days prior to the needed accommodation.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

The University of South Florida is a top‑ranked research university with 16,000 employees. The Morsani College of Medicine is recognized as the No. 1 medical school in Florida.