University of Alabama at Birmingham

Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon - Open Rank-Orthopaedic Surgery

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • MD (or equivalent) with board certification or board eligibility in orthopaedic surgery
  • Fellowship training in orthopaedic surgery
  • In-depth clinical knowledge of trauma surgery
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Compassionate and highly motivated approach to patient care

Responsibilities

  • Provide state-of-the-art clinical care for patients with trauma-related orthopaedic conditions
  • Teach and train resident physicians
  • Engage in innovative research to improve patient outcomes
  • Participate in departmental initiatives to maintain excellence in education and clinical care
  • Collaborate with fellowship-trained subspecialists in orthopaedic surgery

Benefits

  • Full-time faculty position with open rank and tenure status
  • Opportunities for professional growth through teaching and research
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
  • Engagement in a nationally recognized training program
  • Supportive environment for innovative research initiatives
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Posting Details

Position Information

School/College
School of Medicine

Title
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon - Open Rank-Orthopaedic Surgery

Assignment Category
Full-Time

Rank
Open Rank

Tenure Status
Open Tenure

Payroll Status
Faculty 12

Job Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine seeks a trauma surgeon holding MD (or equivalent) for a faculty position with open rank and tenure status. The candidate must be board-certified or board-eligible for orthopaedic surgery and eligible to be licensed in Alabama. Candidate must have completed a fellowship in orthopaedic surgery, have in-depth clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and be highly motivated and compassionate to all patients. Dedication to teaching and training of resident physicians is expected. Rank, salary, and tenure status commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is dedicated to maintaining excellence in clinical care, education, and research. With fellowship-trained subspecialists in all areas of orthopaedic surgery, we offer state-of-the-art care for patients with the most simple or complex orthopaedic conditions. Our training programs, including programs for students, residents, and fellows, are nationally recognized and focus on developing future leaders in our profession. Finally, our faculty conducts innovative research, which concentrates on creating new knowledge that directly improves the outcomes of our patients.

Required Qualifications

Candidate must be board certified or board eligible in orthopaedic surgery, and eligible to be licensed in Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F2529P

Open Date
11/15/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

About University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a doctoral, research-intensive university that offers degrees in over 140 programs of study. UAB is the largest research institution in the state of Alabama and the largest employer in the Birmingham metropolitan area. The university is renowned for its medical research and health care programs, and is home to the UAB Health System, one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States. UAB is also a leader in the fields of engineering, business, education, and the arts and sciences.
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