OB/GYN Labor & Delivery Director - Open Rank

Dept Number/Name: 0-6122-000 / Obstetrics/Gynecology
College Division: USFHealth-College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Faculty
Job Code/Title:   Open Rank
Hiring Salary/Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience
Position Number: 00002056
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician's Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at https://health.usf.edu/ .
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Florida (USF) and Tampa General Hospital are seeking a Medical Director of Labor and Delivery. 

The USF Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s mission is to deliver state of the art, compassionate and equitable care to our community while training the next generation of women’s health leaders in an innovative and inclusive academic and research environment.  The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department is ranked #1 in Florida and #40 in the nation by US News and World Report.    

Tampa General Hospital, our primary affiliate, serves as the primary quaternary referral center for the rapidly growing Tampa Bay metroplex (2019 population 3.1 million). The Labor and Delivery Unit is a 21-bed unit with four operating rooms and performed over 7200 deliveries last year.  The obstetric patient population reflects the vibrant and diverse community we serve.  Labor and Delivery care is provided by specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists, and Certified Nurse-Midwives.  Tampa General has been designated a Maternal Center of Excellence in both placenta accreta and vaginal birth after cesarean. -Tampa General Hospital is ranked in the top 50 in the nation and the highest-ranked hospital in Florida for Obstetrics & Gynecology by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-23. In recognition for the excellent level of care we provide, Tampa General Hospital has been named on Newsweek’s list of Best Maternity Hospitals 2022 and recognized by The Leapfrog Group, an independent non-profit that monitors the quality and safety of health care organizations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Labor and Delivery position will balance clinical and administrative activities, with the goal of enabling the Director to be an influential leader in the overall vision to be the safest and most innovative academic health system for both high and low risk labor and delivery patients. 

Clinical and administrative activities are complemented by opportunities in medical education, participation in statewide perinatal quality collaborative initiatives, and research. We have a robust OB/GYN residency program comprised of 24 residents and ACGME accredited fellowships in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynecological Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• CLINICAL: Provide general and high-risk Obstetrics and Gynecology care, including ambulatory care, deliveries, and surgery.
• TEACHING: Teach medical students and residents by lecture, rounds, and clinical activity in patient office, labor, and delivery and operating room.
• ADMINISTRATIVE: Director of Labor & Delivery. 
• Professional development and service.
• 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.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

• Doctoral 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.
• For Associate/Full Professor - Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization. 
• Must be Board-eligible/certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Interest in the education of residents and fellows.
• Must be eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Florida.

PREFERRED:

• Successful candidates for these positions are expected to have an established record of accomplishment of academic productivity. For appointments at the level of Associate or Full Professor, preference is given to individuals with an established research program and/or grant portfolio transferrable to USF. Participation in graduate and/or medical student education and mentoring is also expected. The Morsani College of Medicine offers institutional salary support commensurate with experience and external sources of funding, competitive start-up packages, dry and wet laboratory space, excellent core facilities, and a collegial atmosphere to create an environment that promotes success.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36213

Posting Date:  2/8/2024

Posting End Date: Open until filled

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Equal Employment Opportunity 

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past ten years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in US News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Designated as a “Preeminent State Research University,” the Tampa campus is one of the nation’s top public research university campuses and one of only 65 public research university campuses classified by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Doctoral University with “Very High Research Activity” and as a “Community Engaged” institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education . The title of “Very High Research Activity” is a distinction attained by less than 4% of all post-secondary institutions. USF is one of four public universities in the state of Florida classified as such. The USF system boasts a budget of $1.6 billion and an annual economic impact on the Tampa Bay region of $4.4 billion. Both the USF Morsani College of Medicine (#46- Research) and the USF College of Public Health (#16) are nationally ranked, with well-recognized strengths in population sciences, cardiovascular health, global health, surgical oncology, dermatology, and neurosciences. Our primary clinical affiliate, Tampa General Hospital, serves as the primary quaternary referral center for the rapidly growing Tampa Bay metroplex (2019 population 3.1 million). Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-23 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in seven specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 11 procedures and conditions.

USF ranks among the top 50 universities in the nation – public or private – for research expenditures. Recent institutional investments include developing a comprehensive institutional biorepository, a unique enterprise-wide population sciences database, a human microbiome initiative, and active scientific cores for genomics, bioinformatics, and histopathology. Support for clinical research at USF is growing by >30% annually, supported by streamlined workflows between TGH/USF. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TGH and USF established the Global Emerging Diseases Institute with dedicated research and clinical missions. Also, USF plays an active role in the OneFlorida Clinical Research Consortium, an enduring infrastructure for interventional and observational studies within all of Florida's 67 counties and Network Partner of PCORnet®, the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network. USF is also the South East US regional headquarters for the Global Virus Network. The USF Pediatric Epidemiology Center is the global epicenter for juvenile diabetes research. For more information about USF, please visit https://www.usf.edu/about-usf/points-of-pride.aspx .

Working at USF 

Tampa offers a leisurely pace of life with affordable housing, robust access to urban and cultural amenities, world-class beaches, and diverse opportunities for outdoor activity.  With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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