Pediatric Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon - Associate Professor

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate Professor in the non-tenure clinician educator track within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, emphasizing pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery. An MD or MD/PhD is required, with ABOS certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities include clinical practice in pediatric hand surgery, teaching medical students, residents and fellows, and research in hand surgery.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree required.
• Board certification by ABOS (or eligible) required or eligible.
• Completion of an accredited hand surgery fellowship is required.
• Preference for additional fellowship training in pediatric hand surgery.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, orthopaedic surgery residents, pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellows, and hand surgery fellows.
• Build and manage a pediatric hand surgery clinical practice.
• Engage in clinical and/or basic science research in hand surgery.

Skills

Pediatric hand surgery expertise

Clinical leadership

Education

MD or MD/PhD or equivalent

ABOS certification (or eligible)

Hand surgery fellowship completed

Job description

Location

Philadelphia, PA

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 Associate Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. They must also be certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery or eligible for such certification.

Teaching responsibilities may include clinical and didactic instruction of medical students, orthopaedic surgery residents, pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellows, and hand surgery fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include building a practice in pediatric hand surgery, with additional duties in orthopedic surgery depending on candidate training.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical and/or basic science investigations in the field of orthopaedic surgery and, specifically, hand surgery.

Completion of an accredited hand surgery fellowship is required. Preference will be given to candidates that have additional fellowship training in pediatric hand surgery. The faculty appointment will be in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.