Orthopaedic Surgeon - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California San Francisco
Application
Details
Posted: 05-Dec-24
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Surgery: Pediatric Orthopaedic
Sector:
College / University
Internal Number: 5846415
Orthopaedic Surgeon - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is recruiting an orthopaedic surgeon with pediatric orthopedic surgery subspecialty and basic or translational research expertise who has and/or will be completing a pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship.
The clinical practice will provide diagnostic, interventional, and surgical management for patients with a variety of diagnoses, with a focus on general pediatric orthopedic surgery and pediatric orthopedic trauma. The applicant will be based at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals in San Francisco and Oakland as well as various sites in the Bay Area where pediatric orthopedic conditions are treated. The selected individuals will also be responsible for and provide an integral role to teach clinically relevant topics for residents as well as medical students and fellows. Both didactic and bedside teaching is required, and participation in medical student, resident, and fellow education is highly encouraged.
Surgeon scientists working in all areas of basic and translational science are welcome to apply. A successful candidate is expected to contribute a focus relevant to orthopaedic research, along with a desire to bridge areas of expertise across disciplines at UCSF such as stem cell and developmental biology; bioengineering; metabolism and metabolic disease; clinical research; or immunology. Candidates will be evaluated on their potential to pursue a research program that is competitive for extramural federal funding, including those that support transition to independence (i.e. NIH K award).
Must meet the following requirements at time of hire:
A valid California medical license.
MD from an accredited program.
Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Residency program.
Completion of an accredited Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship.
Board certification/eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.
The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Applications must be submitted online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05308 and include the following documents: (1) Cover Letter; (2) Curriculum Vitae; (3) Statement of Research (1-page summary of research accomplishments and 2-page description of future research plans); (4) Statement of Teaching; (5) Statement of Contributions to Diversity (a statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion); (6) Optional - Copies of major publications.
Applicants must provide the names and institutions of three reference contacts. This position will remain open until filled.
UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.