Description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist /Pediatric Nocturnist to provide nighttime inpatient care to pediatric patients at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. We welcome Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatricians, or fellowship-trained Pediatric Hospitalists to apply. This position will be located at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa, FL. The position is primarily clinical with involvement in the residency teaching program. 

St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is a tertiary care, 120-bed (including PICU & PCICU) hospital located in the heart of Tampa. The hospitalist program is staffed by approximately 5 FTE daily and 2 FTE nightly and cares for routine and medically complex children. 

Responsibilities

Provides in house night shift coverage at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. This position in non-academic but may involve teaching residents. Evaluates, diagnosis and treats infants, children, and adolescents in the inpatient setting. Primarily assigned to overnight shifts. This position may be required to take call.

Working at USF

• USF was recently recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top large employers. Some of our benefit highlights include
  • Competitive pay with opportunity for sign on bonus
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • Excellent health, dental & vision insurance for employees and family
  • Retirement plan options with employer contribution
  • Employee and Dependent Tuition programs
  • Annual CME allowance

 About Tampa Bay

As the record holder for the most consecutive days of sunshine, the Tampa Bay area offers a fantastic climate with an average temperature of 73. It's a haven for outdoor activities, from canoeing on the Hillsborough River to enjoying world-class beaches, golf courses, and water sports. The area has thriving cultural and social scene with events like the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion, film festivals, and a variety of museums, along with professional sports teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rays, and Lightning. Additionally, it has an exciting culinary scene as well as proximity to major theme parks and beautiful beaches.  The area is home to top-rated public and private schools, including those in the Hillsborough County School District, which consistently receive high marks for academics and extracurricular opportunities.

Requirements

Qualified Candidates: 

• BC/BE in Pediatrics
• Must have experience in a hospital setting
• Current FL Medical License or must be eligible for an unrestricted full medical license in Florida
• Pediatric Hospital Medicine board certification preferred, but not required