Orthopaedic Hand and Soft Tissue Surgeon | Orthopaedic Surgery | SOM | M68229

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a board-certified or eligible hand surgeon with hand fellowship training to join the Orthopedic Surgery team at VCU Health System. The role focuses on hand and extremity reconstruction, including traumatic and oncologic injuries, with opportunities in teaching and scholarly activity.

The position is based at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center, offering collaboration across disciplines and involvement in research for

Qualifications

• Virginia medical license is required.
• MD or DO degree from an accredited program.
• Completed an ACGME accredited Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgery Residency.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and interventional management for hand and extremity reconstructive indications.
• Collaborate in investigative work leading to publications and participate in teaching activities.
• Based at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center.

Skills

Hand fellowship trained

Board certification/eligibility inOrth

Virginia medical license

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited program

Completed an ACGME accredited Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgery Residency

Job description

This is an MCV Physicians job posting and opportunity. This is not a Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) job posting. None of the information or duties below is part of a job offered by VCU.

Unit:School Of Medicine

Department: Orthopedic Surgery

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at VCU Health System is recruiting a board certified or eligible hand fellowship trained orthopaedic or plastic surgeon with an interest in hand and extremity (upper and lower) orthoplastic reconstruction and microvascular free tissue transfer. The candidate will provide diagnostic and interventional management for a full spectrum of hand and extremity reconstructive indications. The emphasis of the practice will be on reconstruction of traumatic and oncologic musculoskeletal injuries and both traumatic and atraumatic conditions of the hand. Completion of an ACGME accredited Hand Fellowship is desired but not required if applicant has adequate experience in complex hand trauma.
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, trauma and hand fellows. The position will be based at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, a level 1, tertiary trauma center.

Qualifications:

• A valid Virginia medical license

• MD or DO degree (or equivalent degree) from an accredited program

• Completed an ACGME accredited Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgery Residency program

• Board certification/eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery or Plastic Surgery

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

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Hand Fellowship is desired but not required if applicant has adequate experience in complex hand trauma.

Salary Range:Commensurate with experience

Rank:Open

Tenure:Ineligible

Months:12 months

Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: [e-mail]