Pediatric Neuromuscular Orthopaedic Surgeon - Assistant Professor - CHOP

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine's Orthopaedic Surgery seeks an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure clinician educator track with specialization in neuromuscular disorders. The successful candidate will contribute to clinical care, teaching, and scholarship.

Responsibilities include outpatient and inpatient services, medical student and resident education, and participation in CHOP's motion analysis center.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree.
• Board-certified or eligible by ABOS.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient orthopedic care.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in CHOP's motion analysis center.
• Engage in clinical or basic science research.

Skills

Neuromuscular disorders

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Orthopaedic Surgery

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Jul 27, 2026

Deadline

Jul 27, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of neuromuscular disorders. Applicants must have an M.D, 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. The candidate will be expected to participate in CHOP's new state of the art motion analysis center.

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