Adult Hand, Upper Extremity and Musculoskeletal Reconstruction Surgeon (ACADEMIC POSITION)

UCSF; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 394,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a board-certified or eligible hand fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon to join their esteemed faculty. This academic position offers the unique opportunity to engage in upper extremity reconstruction and microvascular free tissue transfer while collaborating on impactful research and mentoring the next generation of medical professionals. The role is based at a prominent trauma center, providing a dynamic environment for professional growth and contribution to the field. If you are passionate about advancing orthopaedic surgery and making a difference in patient care, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid California medical license required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and interventional management for musculoskeletal diagnoses.
• Collaborate in research and participate in teaching and mentoring.

Skills

Orthopaedic Surgery

Upper Extremity Reconstruction

Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer

Trauma Management

Education

MD or DO degree

Completion of ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Residency

Completion of ACGME-accredited Hand Fellowship

Job description

Adult Hand, Upper Extremity and Musculoskeletal Reconstruction Surgeon (ACADEMIC POSITION)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO

Assistant, Associate, Full professor levels

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco is recruiting a board-certified or eligible, hand fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with an interest in upper extremity reconstruction and microvascular free tissue transfer. A secondary trauma fellowship or shoulder-elbow fellowship experience is desirable but not required. The candidate will provide diagnostic and interventional management across the full spectrum of musculoskeletal diagnoses for adult populations, with a focus on trauma reconstruction of musculoskeletal injuries.

The appointed candidate will hold a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level within the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, Clinical X, or In Residence series, depending on experience and qualifications.

The position involves collaboration in research leading to peer-reviewed publications, as well as participation in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, trauma, and hand fellows. The role is based at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (Level 1 trauma center) and Washington Hospital in Fremont (Level 2 trauma center).

Requirements:

• A valid California medical license
• MD or DO degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Residency
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Hand Fellowship
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Applicants must list current and/or pending qualifications in their application materials

Applicants should apply online, submitting a Cover Letter, CV, Statements of Contributions to Diversity, Teaching, and Research, along with the names, titles, and email addresses of three references who may be contacted directly.

The salary is based on the UC scales, with a minimum of $149,700 and a maximum of $393,200, depending on rank and experience. The position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which allows for additional compensation. The final salary will be negotiated at the time of offer.