Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon – Assistant or Associate Professor

University of Miami - UHealth; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics seeks a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience. Clinical practice will be based at UHealth and Holtz Children's Hospital, serving a large and diverse patient population with high case complexity.

Effort will be approximately 80% clinical and 20% research and education.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Completion of orthopaedic surgery residency and pediatric orthopaedic fellowship.
• Board-certified or board-eligible (ABOS).
• Florida medical license or license-eligibility.
• Demonstrated interest in clinical, translational, or basic science research.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient and operative pediatric orthopaedic care.
• Shared call and trauma coverage.
• Teaching residents and students; participation in conferences.
• Development of an independent research program.

Education

MD/DO

Orthopaedic residency + pediatric fellowship

Job description

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics seeks a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience. Clinical practice will be based at UHealth and Holtz Children's Hospital, serving a large and diverse patient population with high case complexity.

Effort will be approximately 80% clinical and 20% research and education. Responsibilities include outpatient and operative pediatric orthopaedic care, shared call and trauma coverage, teaching residents and students, participation in conferences and departmental service, and developing an independent research program.

Required:

• M.D. or D.O.

• Completion of orthopaedic surgery residency and pediatric orthopaedic fellowship

• Board certified or board eligible (ABOS)

• Florida medical license or eligibility for licensure

• Demonstrated interest in clinical, translational, or basic science research

Preferred:

• Experience with multidisciplinary teams, a record of publications or funding (required for Associate Professor), commitment to teaching, and excellent communication skills. Spanish fluency is a plus.

• Faculty are expected to maintain clinical productivity that supports their compensation and practice expenses. Competitive salary and benefits.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.