TGH Florida Robotic Cardiac Surgery Opening Job Medical Director, Robotic Cardiac Surgery We are seeking an experienced and visionary cardiac surgeon to lead and elevate our Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program to new levels of excellence.

Our center features a robust Hybrid Coronary Revascularization Program and a seamless heart team approach that integrates cardiology, cardiac surgery, and advanced imaging.

The position is academic through the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine, offering full faculty appointment and opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership.

USF was recently ranked public university in Florida and in the nation for research by the National Science Foundation, underscoring its national prominence and commitment to academic innovation.

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) - the primary teaching hospital for USF - is ranked in the nation for transplants, completing 889 transplants in 2024, a new national record. Since 1974, TGH has performed over 14,000 transplants, more than doubling its annual volume in the last six years.

• Unique opportunity to shape the future of robotic cardiac surgery within one of the nation s most dynamic academic and clinical environments. You will join a thriving heart and transplant program at Tampa General Hospital and a world-class academic institution at USF, working alongside a collaborative, high-performing surgical and medical team
  
• Extensive background in Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery with 3 - 5 years of dedicated experience
  
• Demonstrated leadership and innovation in robotic cardiac surgery program development
  
• Proven interest in academic research, with rich opportunities for collaboration through USF s growing translational and clinical research infrastructure
  
• Active involvement in resident and medical student education expected
  
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, team-based care and excellence in outcomes
  
• Competitive starting salary plus bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Strong perioperative and programmatic support, including a 14-member Advanced Practice Provider team and a dedicated closed CTICU
  
• Environment that promotes professional growth, innovation, and academic recognition

Situated in Tampa, Florida, this opportunity combines professional fulfillment with outstanding quality of life:

• No State income tax
  
• Access to major international airport
  
• Professional sports, including NFL, MLB, and NHL
  
• Pristine beaches, year-round boating, scuba diving, fishing, and outdoor recreation
  
• Top-rated schools and a safe, vibrant community with world-class museums, dining, and entertainment
  
• Tropical climate with year-round sunshine

For details, please reply in strictest confidence to:

Rob Rector
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Lucian Lozonschi, M.D.
Director and Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery
TGH Endowed Chair & USF Tenured Professor
Associate Director, Heart & Vascular Institute
Associate Director, Transplant Institute
Tampa General Hospital • USF Health
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