Academic Trauma Surgeons #ORT045

US Diversity Job Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine invites applications for full-time faculty to lead our busy Level 1 orthopaedic trauma service. Appointees will handle inpatient and outpatient duties within an academic orthopaedics career, including teaching, supervising trainees and students, and participating in scholarly activity.

Academic rank and compensation depend on qualifications; benefits are available to eligible employees, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Medical doctorate or equivalent required.
• Be eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved orthopaedic surgery residency or equivalent.
• Fellowship in orthopaedic traumatology (ACGME-approved or equivalent) is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities within an academic orthopaedics setting.
• Teaching and supervision of trainees and students.
• Engaging in scholarly activity alongside clinical duties.

Education

Medical Doctorate (MD) or equivalent

Illinois medical licensure (or eligibility)

Board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery

ACGME-approved orthopaedic surgery residency or equivalent

Fellowship in orthopaedic traumatology (welcomed)

Job description

The University of Chicago's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine is searching for full-time faculty members at any rank to lead our busy Level 1 orthopaedic trauma service.

The appointees will have inpatient and outpatient responsibilities in the context of a career in academic orthopaedics. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Qualifications

• have a medical doctorate or equivalent
• hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois
• be Board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
• have completed an ACGME-approved orthopaedic surgery residency or its equivalent

We especially welcome applicants who have completed an ACGME-approved fellowship or its equivalent in orthopaedic traumatology.