Associate Vice Chair of Operations

Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Operations

The Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, reporting directly to the Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, will provide strategic and operational leadership for the TGH Emergency Department network, overseeing system wide clinical quality, patient throughput, staffing models, provider performance, and process improvement initiatives at either the North or South sites (two separate roles). The director will collaborate with TGH executive leadership, nursing, and departmental administrators to align operational goals, standardize best practices, ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met, and drive continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include managing site-level issues, optimizing workflows, participating in recruitment and onboarding, supporting faculty evaluations, and serving as a primary clinical liaison between USF Emergency Medicine and TGH.

Locations : 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US

Essential Personnel : No

Responsibilities

• Clinical-Responsibilities will include patient care at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Emergency Department system, including sites in Crystal River, Brooksville, Spring Hill, Brandon, and Tampa.
• Administrative-The System Medical Director, reporting directly to the Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, will provide strategic and operational leadership for the TGH Emergency Department network, overseeing systemwide clinical quality, patient throughput, staffing models, provider performance, and process improvement initiatives at either the North or South sites. The director will collaborate with TGH executive leadership, nursing, and departmental administrators to align operational goals, standardize best practices, ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met, and drive continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include managing site-level issues, optimizing workflows, participating in recruitment and onboarding, supporting faculty evaluations, and serving as a primary clinical liaison between USF Emergency Medicine and TGH.
• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Preferred : Prior experience as a Site Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, ED Operations Director, or similar leadership role. Experience in a multi-site emergency medicine system or complex, high-volume academic trauma center. Proven success leading operational, quality, or throughput initiatives. Experience working collaboratively with nursing, hospital administration, and academic leadership

Must be board certified in Emergency Medicine

About Us

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. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

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. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. 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 $738 million in research funding in 2024 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 more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application / interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.