Assistant/Associate Professor - Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH); Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 525,000 - 625,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis Health Combined Hand Surgery (CHS) program seeks a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon to join a growing academic department. The role includes building an elective hand practice, participating in busy trauma service, and educating trainees at all levels.

The candidate will contribute to clinical, translational, and educational missions and join a nationally recognized department expanding clinical programs and research. Rank: Assistant to Associate Professor.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required and California licensure eligibility.
• Fellowship in Hand Surgery required; board certification/eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Academic track record: clinical, translational or educational research expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient hand/upper extremity care.
• Develop elective hand/upper extremity practice within CHS.
• Engage in teaching residents, fellows and medical students.

Skills

Hand Surgery fellowship

Board Certified/Eligible in Orthopaed.

California medical licensure eligible

Scholarly/clinical research experience

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME Orthopaedic Surgery residency

Fellowship training in Hand Surgery

Job description

ORTHOPAEDICS: HAND SURGERY FACULTY

Assistant or Associate Professor

Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) Series

DESCRIPTION

Join the UC Davis Health Combined Hand Surgery (CHS) program, bringing together fellowship-trained faculty from Orthopaedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery in a unified academic practice providing comprehensive hand and upper extremity care.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon to join one of the nation's fastest-growing academic orthopaedic departments. The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive elective hand and upper extremity practice within the CHS program while participating in a busy academic hand trauma service, educating trainees at all levels, and contributing to the clinical, educational, and scholarly missions of UC Davis Health.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Practice within the CHS program, uniting Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Hand Therapy, and musculoskeletal specialists in a coordinated model of care.
• Develop a comprehensive elective hand and upper extremity practice while participating in regional Level I Adult and Pediatric hand trauma call.
• Collaborate with Plastic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Radiology, Hand Therapy, and other musculoskeletal specialists to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Teach residents, fellows, and medical students while contributing to clinical, translational, and educational scholarship consistent with the Clinical X or HSCP academic series.
• Join a nationally recognized Department of Orthopaedic Surgery experiencing significant growth in clinical programs, research, education, and multidisciplinary musculoskeletal care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Faculty will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient hand and upper extremity care while participating in the department's hand trauma call schedule. Responsibilities include developing an elective surgical practice within the CHS program, teaching and mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students, participating in departmental conferences and university service, and engaging in scholarly activities appropriate to the faculty series.

QUALIFICATIONS

• M.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent).
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency (or equivalent).
• Fellowship training in Hand Surgery.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of California.
• Candidates in the Clinical X series must demonstrate the ability and experience to conduct scholarly/clinical/translational research and must provide evidence of experience obtaining extramural funding and/or administering clinical trials.

This recruitment is conducted at the Assistant to Associate Professor ranks, with the resulting appointment commensurate with relevant experience. The initial base salary range for this position is $525,000 - $625,000,

plus opportunities for incentive pay.This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The position will remain open until filled through December 31, 2026. The following information is required: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Authorization to Release Information form, and contact information for 3-5 references.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law.

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