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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
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Coordination of advanced and immunomodulatory therapies (e.g., IVIG, biologics, emerging cellular therapies) Scheduling may be tailored based on faculty interests and divisional needs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university.
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Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
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Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
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May represent the university, college/school, or department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 QUALIFICATIONS
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 unrestricted 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.
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.
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.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
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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 QUALIFICATIONS
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 QUALIFICATIONS
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 unrestricted 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.
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.
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.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Rheumatologist
Verify your medical credentials meet PERM requirements
PERM requires your foreign medical degree and residency to satisfy the job's stated minimum requirements. ECFMG certification and a valid state medical license are typically prerequisites before an employer can file, so confirm both are current before engaging sponsors.
Target health systems with documented PERM filing history
Academic medical centers and multi-specialty groups that have sponsored rheumatologists before already have immigration counsel and HR workflows in place. Focusing your search on those employers shortens the time from offer to PERM filing significantly.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter rheumatologist openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. That narrows your search to organizations already familiar with the PERM process rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Use OFLC Wage Search to negotiate prevailing wage compliance
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Look up the wage level in OFLC Wage Search before your offer discussion so you can flag any gaps that could delay the PERM filing later.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification before your employer files
Rheumatology positions typically qualify for EB-2 given the specialty degree requirement, but your employer's counsel may file under EB-3 for strategic reasons tied to your country's priority date backlog. Confirm which category applies to your case early.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status at the same time. Securing a job offer while your priority date is favorable can save months off the total green card timeline.
Green Card Rheumatologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do rheumatologist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Rheumatology qualifies for both categories. EB-2 applies because the role requires a medical degree and board-eligible or board-certified specialty training, meeting the advanced-degree threshold. EB-3 is available as an alternative when employers or candidates prefer it for strategic priority-date reasons. Your employer's immigration counsel will recommend the appropriate category based on your credentials and country of birth.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for rheumatologists?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 annually and subject to a lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process requires DOL-supervised recruitment and takes longer overall, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa that must be renewed every one to three years.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a rheumatologist for a green card?
Academic medical centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, federally qualified health centers, and large multi-specialty physician groups are the most frequent sponsors. These organizations have established immigration workflows and a documented need for rheumatology coverage. Rural and underserved health systems also sponsor regularly because domestic rheumatology recruitment in those markets is consistently difficult. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with active sponsorship history in this specialty.
How long does the PERM process typically take for a rheumatologist position?
The full employment-based green card process generally runs two to four years from PERM filing to adjustment of status approval for applicants born outside of high-backlog countries. PERM itself currently takes several months for DOL review. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, and then you wait for a current priority date before filing for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa.
Can a rheumatologist begin working under H-1B while the green card is processing?
Yes. Most sponsored rheumatologists work under H-1B status while the PERM and I-140 process moves forward. Once the I-140 is approved and has been pending for 180 days, portability rules allow you to change employers or roles within the same occupational classification without restarting the green card process. Confirm portability eligibility with your immigration attorney before making any job change during pending sponsorship.