Orthopedic Surgeon - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Florida Atlantic University; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a dynamic Orthopedic Surgeon to join the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. This role involves the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal disorders, alongside opportunities for research and community engagement.

The successful candidate will provide compassionate care within the medical group and may teach and mentor in the future. A competitive salary will be offered commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution and credentials that merit appointment at the rank of assistant professor or higher.
• A Florida medical license, or the ability to obtain one, and ABMS Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic teaching, scholarship, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthopedic care and manage acute and chronic orthopedic conditions.
• Engage in clinical research related to orthopedic surgery.
• Serve on departmental and university committees.
• Potentially teach and mentor medical students and residents.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Surgical management

Education

MD or DO degree

Florida medical license

Job description

Position Summary

The FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine seeks a dynamic and collaborative Orthopedic Surgeon to join our clinical faculty at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and specialized physician responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. This position offers the opportunity to provide exemplary, compassionate care within the Florida Atlantic Medical Group with a strong emphasis on serving our broad‑based patient populations and actively engaging in teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activities within a thriving community‑based medical school setting.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Provide comprehensive orthopedic care, including the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal conditions involving bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles; perform diagnostic and therapeutic orthopedic surgical procedures; manage both acute and chronic orthopedic conditions using evidence‑based approaches; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and coordinated care; participate in hospital and community‑based outreach programs to expand access to orthopedic and musculoskeletal care.
• Research & Scholarship: Engage in clinical research, quality improvement, or public health initiatives related to orthopedic surgery; share scholarly efforts through conference presentations and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Service & Community Engagement: Serve on departmental, college, and university committees; collaborate with local agencies and community organizations to improve orthopedic healthcare delivery and outcomes; contribute to institutional initiatives aimed at advancing clinical care and community education.
• Academic Teaching & Mentorship: As this is a primarily clinical position, teaching and mentorship are not required at this time, but future opportunities may include providing high‑quality teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows, mentoring learners in patient care, clinical reasoning, research methodology, and professional development, and contributing to curriculum development with emphasis on evidence‑based practice and orthopedic healthcare.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution and credentials that merit appointment at the rank of assistant professor or higher.
• A Florida medical license, or the ability to obtain one, and ABMS Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic teaching, scholarship, and community engagement.

Preferred Competencies

• Evidence of multidisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration.

Additional Information

• Salary: Commensurate with experience.
• College or Department: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
• Location: Clinical - Off Campus (COM use only).
• Work Days and Hours: N/A.
• Application Deadline: 2026-06-30.

EEO Statement

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.