Sports Orthopaedic Surgeon - ACADEMIC POSITION

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 139,230 - 170,170; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco seeks an Academic Sports Orthopaedic Surgeon at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The role provides comprehensive sports medicine care for youth athletes, with opportunities in hip arthroscopy, knee ligament reconstruction, shoulder instability, and cartilage restoration.

Collaboration across centers and strong emphasis on teaching and research are central to the position.

Qualifications

• Valid California medical license.
• MD or DO from an accredited program.
• Completed Orthopaedic Surgery residency.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and/or Sports Medicine.
• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Current or pending qualifications must be listed upon submission.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthopaedic sports medicine care for adolescents and young adults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Women’s Sports Medicine Center, pediatric orthopaedics, and outreach programs.
• Engage in clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activities at UCSF sites.
• Educate residents, fellows, and medical students; participate in didactics; contribute to research and quality improvement.

Skills

Medical license

Clinical teaching

Orthopaedic sports medicine

Hip arthroscopy techniques

Knee ligament reconstruction

Shoulder instability surgery

Education

MD/DO

Orthopaedic Surgery residency

Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics or Sports Medicine

Board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery

Job description

Sports Orthopaedic Surgeon - ACADEMIC POSITION

University of California, San Francisco. Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor Level.

The candidate will provide comprehensive orthopaedic sports medicine care for adolescents and young adults with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, including ligamentous knee injuries, patellofemoral instability, shoulder instability, hip preservation pathology, and sports-related overuse conditions. Candidates with experience in advanced sports medicine procedures such as hip arthroscopy, complex knee ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, meniscus preservation/transplantation, shoulder instability surgery, and limb realignment procedures are encouraged to apply.

This position is intended to support the continued growth of UCSF Sports Medicine and expand access to specialized sports care throughout Northern California. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the UCSF Women’s Sports Medicine Center, pediatric orthopaedics, the hip preservation team, primary care sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, and regional outreach programs supporting youth and high school athletics.

The selected candidate will be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank in the HS Clinical, Clinical X, or In-Residence faculty series, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.

The incumbent will participate in clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activities at UCSF clinical sites. Responsibilities include resident, fellow, and medical student education, participation in division didactics, and contributions to clinical research, quality improvement, clinical innovation, and outcomes‑based scholarship.

Requirements

• A valid California medical license
• MD or DO degree from an accredited program
• Completed an accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency program
• Completed fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and/or Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Applicant’s materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the orthopaedic care of the adult and adolescent athlete
• Experience with sports medicine procedures involving shoulder instability, ACL reconstruction, hip arthroscopy, patellofemoral instability, cartilage restoration, or multiligament knee reconstruction
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical education and mentorship
• Interest in regional outreach, community engagement, and youth/high school sports coverage
• Interest in clinical research, outcomes research, or clinical innovation initiatives.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary for this position is $154,700. This position is governed by the UC Health Sciences Compensation Plan, APM-670 Apm 670, which allows for eligibility for negotiated additional compensation. As such, the total negotiated salary (including base and negotiated components) can be significantly higher and can range up to $900,000 depending on individual qualifications, clinical productivity, and other factors assessed at the time of offer.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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San Francisco, CA