Academic Hand Surgeon & Educator

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University seeks an orthopedic surgeon focusing on hand surgery to educate residents and medical students, while providing patient care in total joint procedures and contributing to research. Responsibilities include ER call, hospital and medical school administration, and ongoing education participation.

The role emphasizes hands-on teaching of techniques and theoretical knowledge, with a strong academic environment and interdepartmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least one year specialty fellowship or have specific academic experience in hand surgery.

Responsibilities

• Teach resident orthopedic staff regarding practical and theoretical aspects of hand surgery.
• Medical students instruction regarding application of orthopedic surgical techniques.
• Patient care related to total joint replacement surgery in conjunction with resident education.
• Basic and applied research in Orthopedics.
• Emergency room coverage - general call.
• Administrative including committee work in hospital and medical school.
• Attendance at continuing education courses including participation.

Education

BC/BE in Orthopaedic Surgery

Job description

SUNY Upstate Medical University seeks an orthopedic surgeon focusing on hand surgery to educate residents and medical students, while providing patient care in total joint procedures and contributing to research. Responsibilities include ER call, hospital and medical school administration, and ongoing education participation.

The role emphasizes hands-on teaching of techniques and theoretical knowledge, with a strong academic environment and interdepartmental collaboration.