Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon - Faculty

USA Health Systems; Alabama; On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health Systems in Alabama is seeking an OTA fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon to join their Division of Orthopaedic Trauma. This role involves providing advanced patient care at USA Health University hospitals and participating in resident education while conducting research in trauma.

Eligible candidates must have completed an accredited training program and be eligible for an unrestricted Alabama medical license. The position offers opportunities for faculty appointment and leadership training at the University of South Alabama.

Qualifications

• OTA fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon.
• Interest in academic surgery and trauma-related clinical research.
• Willingness to receive an MBA for Healthcare Professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced and innovative patient care.
• Participate in resident and student education.
• Engage in trauma-related clinical and translational research.

Education

Completion of an accredited training program

Alabama medical license eligibility

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

In addition to advanced and innovative patient care offered at USA Health University hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians, scientists, and students. The USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, University of South Alabama, is seeking an OTA fellowship-trained, BE/BC orthopaedic surgeon to join the Division of Orthopaedic Trauma. The University of South Alabama maintains a Level I Trauma Center at USA Health University Hospital.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in academic surgery in the areas of patient care, resident and student education, and trauma-related clinical and translational research. For applicants interested in physician leadership opportunities, we will support an opportunity to receive an MBA for Healthcare Professionals at USA Mitchell College of Business.

Candidates who have completed an accredited training program and are eligible for and maintain an unrestricted Alabama medical license are eligible to apply. This position carries a faculty appointment at the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine; rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

EEO Statement

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Qualifications

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.