Assistant/Associate Professor - Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

University of California - Davis; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 525,000 - 625,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis Health seeks a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon to join the Combined Hand Surgery program, uniting Orthopaedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery in a unified academic hand and upper extremity care model.

The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive elective hand practice, participate in a busy hand trauma service, educate trainees at all levels, and contribute to the clinical, educational, and scholarly missions of UC Davis Health.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency.
• Evidence of scholarly/clinical/translational research and ability to obtain extramural funding or run clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient hand/upper-extremity care.
• Participate in hand trauma call within the CHS program.
• Develop an elective hand/upper-extremity surgical practice.
• Teach residents, fellows, and medical students; contribute to scholarly activities.

Skills

Hand surgery expertise

Research experience

Teaching ability

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME Orthopaedic Surgery residency

Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $525,000 - $625,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: August 10, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position 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.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• M.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent).
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency (or equivalent).
• 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.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Fellowship training in Hand Surgery.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of California.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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About UC Davis

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