Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 270,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Orthopaedics at the University of North Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time academic orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in hand and nerve surgery to join our Upper Extremity Service. The clinical focus for this position will be hand, micro, and nerve surgery.

Hand fellowship-trained applicants are encouraged to apply. The clinical position includes taking general orthopaedic call for the practice and will also include hand trauma, elective hand surgery,

Qualifications

• DO/MD or equivalent.
• One year Hand Fellowship completed.
• Board Certified or Board eligible in Orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• Provide hand, micro, and nerve surgery within the Upper Extremity Service.
• Take general orthopaedic call and manage hand trauma and elective cases.
• Participate in education of medical students, residents and fellows.
• Engage in research across clinical, outcomes, basic science, translational, ethics, education, or global surgery topics.
• Collaborate with rural referring hospitals to extend care.

Education

DO/MD or equivalent

Hand Fellowship completed

Board Certified or Board eligible in Orthopaedics

Job description

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Department Orthopaedics at the University of North Carolina is seeking applications for a full- time academic orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in hand and nerve surgery to join our Upper Extremity Service. The Department of Orthopaedics includes 34 faculty members who provide the full array of clinical orthopaedic services. This position will be a primary appointment in the Department of Orthopaedics.

The clinical focus for this position will be hand, micro, and nerve surgery. Hand fellowship-trained applicants are encouraged to apply. The clinical position includes taking general orthopaedic call for the practice and will also include hand trauma, elective hand surgery, general reconstructive surgery, and microvascular reconstruction of the upper extremities.

Faculty members must possess a desire to commit to the missions of the Department and School of Medicine, including the clinical, education, and research missions. Regarding the education mission, faculty members are expected to regularly participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Regarding the research mission, a commitment to any one of a broad array of research interests is desirable, including but not limited to clinical, outcomes, health services, basic science, translational, ethics, education, or global surgery research. Regarding the clinical mission, faculty members must be committed to delivering high quality clinical care that is of value to the patients of UNC . Selected candidate must be team-oriented and have the ability to interact well with colleagues inside and out of the Department. Outreach to our many rural referring hospitals is highly encouraged.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• DO, MD, or equivalent.
• Completion of a one year Hand Fellowship.
• Board Certified or Board eligible in Orthopaedics.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Board-Certification.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail]. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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