Orthopedic Surgery (Assistant Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a full-time, board-certified orthopedic surgeon as an Assistant Professor. This role involves high-quality patient care, participation in academic activities, mentorship, and management of orthopedic conditions in a dynamic clinical environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including malpractice coverage

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of orthopedic surgery residency training.
• Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans for timely and high-quality patient care.
• Participate in community outreach activities.
• Support department goals and serve as a mentor.

Skills

Diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions

Surgical management

Non-surgical management

Orthopedic emergencies management

Education

Medical degree

Orthopedic surgery residency training

Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

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Job Description Apply now Job Title: Orthopedic Surgery (Assistant Professor) Division: Orthopedic Surgery Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. Located in the heart of the world's largest medical center (Texas Medical Center), and the fourth largest metropolitan region in the United States, Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates (Baylor Affiliates). The Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery is renowned for high-quality, personalized patient care; groundbreaking musculoskeletal research; and a strong commitment to the education of future physicians and healthcare providers. This position includes:

• An established Orthopedic Surgery Department dedicated to professional growth and advancement of its faculty.
• A dynamic patient-focused clinical practice that offers sub-specialty care in all areas of orthopedics and podiatric medicine.
• A new specialty-focused patient care environment at the Common Spirit - Sugarland location.
• Competitive base salary with guarantee and production bonus options.
• Comprehensive benefits including occurrence-based malpractice coverage.
• Integration of medical students and residents.

Summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Baylor Medicine are seeking to hire a full-time, board-certified, orthopedic surgeon at the academic rank of Assistant Professor.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement plans to ensure comprehensive, timely, and high-quality patient care services with maximum operating efficiency.
• Participate in college, hospital, and community outreach activities to promote the Department, Division, and BCM.
• Ensure safe and effective care of patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
• Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency.
• Support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
• Serve as preceptor, mentor, and resources to less experienced faculty, staff, and learners.
• Attend required department, college, and hospital professional meetings.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and staff in Baylor Medicine.
• May see patients in Baylor Medicine remote locations.
• Taking hospital calls.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of orthopedic surgery residency training from programs certified by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or equivalent.
• Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• License to practice medicine in the State of Texas.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including trauma, degenerative diseases, and common orthopedic injuries.
• Proficiency in both surgical and non-surgical management of general orthopedic cases.
• Experience in managing orthopedic emergencies and inpatient consultants.
• Experience providing medical care within an academic or high-volume clinical setting.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 22883 Apply now

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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.