Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon for a full-time position in their Department of Orthopaedics. The role entails providing high-quality clinical services, engaging in teaching and research, and collaborating within a leading institution known for its commitment to healthcare excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Career growth and skill development opportunities

Exclusive discounts on local services

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon.
• Fellowship training in spine surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic services at the Spine and Imaging Center.
• On-call support to UNC Hospitals’ Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Involvement in research and teaching.

Education

M.D.

Job description

Department:

Orthopaedics - Spine - 414615

Posting Open Date:

12/12/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Appointment Type:

Open Rank

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005395

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

04/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.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:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

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

Position Summary:

The Department of Orthopaedics at the University of North Carolina is recruiting for a full-time, fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon. The successful applicant will provide clinic services at UNC’s state-of-the-art Spine and Imaging Center and will provide on-call support to UNC Hospitals’ Level 1 Trauma Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This is an academic position with responsibilities for research and teaching. For more information on the Department of Orthopaedics, please visit: www.med.unc.edu/ortho

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

This position requires an M.D. It is expected for the selected candidate to be board eligible or board certified.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Not applicable.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.