Pediatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon-Assistant Professor - CHOP

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia seeks a Pediatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon at the Assistant Professor level in the non-tenure clinician educator track, focusing on foot and ankle pathology. The role includes outpatient and inpatient services and participation in teaching medical students, residents and fellows.

Candidates must hold an MD (or MD/PhD or equivalent) and be board certified or eligible by ABOS; research opportunities and support depend on interests

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree.
• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Excellent qualifications and clinical care.
• Teaching responsibilities may include participation in the clinical education of medical students, residents and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient consultative services.
• Teach medical students, residents and fellows.
• Engage in clinical or orthopaedic basic science research and scholarship as interests and funding allow.

Education

MD or MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Pediatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon-Assistant Professor - CHOP

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Jul 24, 2026

Close Date: Jul 24, 2028

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek a candidate for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of foot and ankle pathology. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D/Ph.D or equivalent degree. Candidate must demonstrate excellent qualifications and clinical care and must be board certified or eligible by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Teaching responsibilities may include participation in the clinical education of medical students, residents and fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing outpatient and inpatient consultative services.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical or orthopaedic basic science research and will be dependent on the candidate's interests and independent support.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.