Hand and Upper Extremity Service Section Chief (ACADEMIC POSITION)

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 171,540 - 209,660; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks an outstanding leader to serve as Hand and Upper Extremity Service Section Chief in an academic capacity. The role combines clinical leadership with scholarly oversight, teaching, and program development within a premier medical center in San Francisco.

Responsibilities include directing academic and operational activities of the Hand Section, mentoring faculty, promoting research, coordinating education

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited program.
• Completed an accredited Orthopaedic Residency program.
• Completed a Hand Fellowship.
• Board certification/eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic and operational activities within the Hand Section.
• Manage day‑to‑day activities of the section, mentor faculty, promote research and coordinate educational programs.
• Work with the Chair to direct the vision and manage the clinical expansion of the hand service.
• Work collaboratively with medical leadership across all divisions in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Work with departmental leadership to manage the Section’s budget, faculty recruitment and evaluation.

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited program

Completed an accredited Orthopaedic Residency program

Completed a Hand Fellowship

Board certification/eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery

Job description

Hand and Upper Extremity Service Section Chief (ACADEMIC POSITION)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery UCSF School of Medicine

Associate/Full Level

The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks an outstanding leader in Orthopaedic Hand Service to serve as Section Chief.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic and operational activities within the Hand Section.
• Manage day‑to‑day activities of the section, mentor faculty, promote research and coordinate educational programs.
• Work with the Chair to direct the vision and manage the clinical expansion of the hand service.
• Work collaboratively with medical leadership across all divisions in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Work with departmental leadership to manage the Section’s budget, faculty recruitment and evaluation.

Qualifications

• A valid California medical license will be required as a condition of employment.
• MD or DO degree from an accredited program.
• Completed an accredited Orthopaedic Residency program.
• Completed a Hand Fellowship.
• Board certification/eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.

All requirements must be met at the time of hire. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Application Requirements

Submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching, and the names, titles, and e‑mail addresses of three peer references.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The minimum base salary range for this position is $190,600. This position is governed by the UC Health Sciences Compensation Plan, APM‑670, which allows for eligibility for negotiated additional compensation. As such, the total negotiated salary (including base and negotiated components) can be significantly higher and may range up to $1,500,000 depending on individual qualifications, clinical productivity, and other factors assessed at the time of offer.

Reference Requirements

• Three peer references (contact information only).

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 or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

San Francisco, CA