Hand & Upper Extremity Service Chief - Academic Leader

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

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