Chief, Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty Leadership

UTMB Faculty Group Practice; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Faculty Group Practice seeks an accomplished orthopedic surgeon to serve as Chief of Adult Reconstruction (Associate Professor or Professor). The role focuses on leadership, academic excellence, and strategic growth of a premier program in hip and knee arthroplasty.

The Chief will mentor faculty, expand clinical services, oversee research and educational initiatives, and help build a national center for complex arthroplasty with strong patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree and board eligibility/certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction/Adult Reconstructive Surgery.
• Substantial experience in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Demonstrated academic productivity and commitment to graduate medical education.
• Leadership and mentorship experience with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Adult Reconstruction program and recruit/mentor faculty.
• Develop clinical services, education programs, and translational/clinical research initiatives.
• Build a nationally recognized referral center for complex arthroplasty cases.
• Lead in program development, collaboration, and quality/safety improvement.
• Cultivate future leaders and establish an impactful academic vision.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Orthopedic surgery

Clinical excellence

Academic productivity

Communication

Education

MD or equivalent medical degree

Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction

Graduate medical education commitment

Job description

UTMB Faculty Group Practice seeks an accomplished orthopedic surgeon to serve as Chief of Adult Reconstruction (Associate Professor or Professor). The role focuses on leadership, academic excellence, and strategic growth of a premier program in hip and knee arthroplasty.

The Chief will mentor faculty, expand clinical services, oversee research and educational initiatives, and help build a national center for complex arthroplasty with strong patient outcomes.