Open Rank-Rheumatology

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is seeking a fellowship-trained, board-certified/board-eligible rheumatologist at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Open Rank) with specialized clinical expertise in Myositis (idiopathic inflammatory myopathies). This recruitment will establish and grow a dedicated Myositis program, expand patient access to specialized care across the Tampa Bay region, strengthen multidisciplinary clinical services, and advance the Division's clinical, educational, and research missions.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care for patients with dermatomyositis, polymyositis, inclusion body myositis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, antisynthetase syndrome, overlap myositis, and myositis-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD), as well as general rheumatologic conditions. This is a full-time, 12-month salaried faculty appointment with attending staff privileges at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and affiliated hospitals. Practice locations may include the Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare, USF South Tampa Center, TGH Health Park, and Tampa General Hospital.

• Clinical-A typical schedule may include:
  • Outpatient Rheumatology clinics with a dedicated Myositis focus
  • Participation in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences (e.g., ILD/Rheumatology with Pulmonary, Derm/Rheum, Neurology/Neuromuscular)
  • Inpatient rheumatology consult coverage as assigned
  • Coordination of advanced and immunomodulatory therapies (e.g., IVIG, biologics, emerging cellular therapies)
  Scheduling may be tailored based on faculty interests and divisional needs.
• Teaching-Participate in the teaching of medical students, internal medicine residents, and rheumatology fellows in clinic, inpatient consult, and conference settings. Contribute to divisional didactics, case conferences, and Grand Rounds, including education on the diagnosis and management of inflammatory myopathies. Supervise and mentor trainees in accordance with ACGME and Morsani College of Medicine requirements.
• Research-Participate in clinical research and scholarly activity commensurate with rank, with an emphasis on Myositis and related autoimmune diseases. Opportunities include developing a Myositis patient registry and biorepository, participating in industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials, collaborating on multidisciplinary research with Pulmonary (ILD), Neurology, and Dermatology, and disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications and national presentations.
• Administrative-Serve as clinical lead for the development and growth of the Myositis program, including care pathways, referral relationships, and community and physician outreach. Protected time for administration, research, and/or education is consistent with holding specific leadership roles and fulfilling said responsibilities. Should you no longer hold those leadership roles (for any reason), the protected time may be removed and will be made up by an increase in cFTE assignments related to clinical patient care. Complete clinical obligations such as chart completion and patient follow-up.
• Call responsibilities are shared among division faculty and generally include inpatient rheumatology consultation coverage on a collegial and equitable call schedule. Participate in divisional, departmental, and hospital committees as assigned. Specifics of call frequency and responsibilities will be discussed with candidates during the recruitment process.
• 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.
• May represent the university, college/school, or department.
   

Minimum:

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, 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. 

Preferred:

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. The candidate will participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine.

Must be board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine/Rheumatology

 

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 and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.