Hand and Upper Extremity Service Section Chief (ACADEMIC POSITION)

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks an outstanding leader in Hand Surgery to serve as Hand Service Section Chief. The position is Associate/Full Professor level and based primarily at UCSF Health and its satellite clinics.

The Section Chief will oversee clinical and academic activities, mentor faculty, promote research, and coordinate educational programs while directing the vision for the hand service's expansion and growth in collaboration with

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.
• Direct the vision and manage the clinical expansion of the hand service in collaboration with medical leadership.
• Collaborate with divisions across Orthopaedic Surgery and with departmental leadership on budget, recruitment and evaluation.
• Engage in investigative work leading to publications and participate in teaching for students, residents, and fellows.

Education

MD/DO

Orthopaedic Residency

Hand Fellowship

Board certification/eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery

Job description

Position 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.

In partnership with the Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Section Chief will have the following roles and responsibilities:

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

As an Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon, the candidate will provide diagnostic and interventional management with the full spectrum of musculoskeletal diagnoses. The selected candidate will be appointed to the Associate/Full Professor rank of the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, Clinical X, or In-Residence faculty series.

The selected candidate will be expected to collaborate in investigative work that leads to publications in peer-reviewed journals and participate in both didactic and bedside teaching and mentoring activities for our medical students, residents, and fellows. The position will be based primarily at UCSF Health and its satellite clinics and will have full access to all UCSF sites and academic resources.

Requirements

• 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

Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Salary

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 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 can range up to $1,500,000 depending on individual qualifications, clinical productivity, and other factors assessed at the time of offer.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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.
* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
* APM - 035: Affinity Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

San Francisco, CA