Orthopedic Surgeon — Joint Arthroplasty & Academic Role

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Department of Surgery/Orthopedics at the VA Boston Healthcare System affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH)/Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Boston University (BU) is actively seeking an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in joint arthroplasty and upper extremity procedures.

Candidates should have an outstanding clinical and academic track record and be eager to teach residents and fellows, with eligibility for appointment at HMS or BU.

Qualifications

• Experience in joint arthroplasty, shoulder and upper extremity surgery required.
• Interest in education of residents and fellows.
• Eligible for appointment as Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor at HMS or BU.
• Current US medical license and board certification in orthopaedic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthopedic surgical care with emphasis on joint arthroplasty.
• Perform operative and non-operative management including evaluation, surgery, and follow-up.
• Participate in education of residents and fellows.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary teamwork and quality improvement efforts.
• Engage in academic activity including teaching and scholarly work.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Teaching residents/fellows

Research/academic productivity

Leadership skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree

Medical license in US

Residency in orthopedics (ACGME/AOA)

Board certification in orthopaedic surgery

Fellowship in joint arthroplasty (preferred)

Job description

The Department of Surgery/Orthopedics at the VA Boston Healthcare System affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH)/Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Boston University (BU) is actively seeking an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in joint arthroplasty and upper extremity procedures.

Candidates should have an outstanding clinical and academic track record and be eager to teach residents and fellows, with eligibility for appointment at HMS or BU.