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Shoulder and Elbow Orthopaedic Surgeon -

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT
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Job overview

The University of Utah School of Medicine seeks a tenure-track faculty orthopaedic shoulder and elbow surgeon. The practice focuses on complex shoulder and elbow disorders, including arthroplasty, advanced arthroscopic techniques, and salvage reconstructive procedures. The surgeon will join a four-surgeon division and participate in clinical care, research, education, and training fellows and residents. Rank will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Shoulder ArthroplastyArthroscopic TechniquesReconstructive SurgeryShoulder BiomechanicsClinical Outcomes ResearchMentoringClinical ResearchMedical EducationPublishing ResearchPresenting ResearchClinical CareBasic Science Research

Qualifications

Orthopaedic Surgery ResidencyOne-Year Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship or EquivalentBoard Certification or Eligibility

Full job description

The Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an opening for a faculty position as an Orthopaedic Shoulder/Elbow Surgeon in the tenure track. Rank will be determined based on the chosen candidates qualifications. Management of complex shoulder and elbow disorders will be the primary focus of the practice including arthroplasty, advanced arthroscopic techniques, and salvage reconstructive shoulder and elbow procedures. The incumbent will become part of the shoulder and elbow division with three other surgeons within an outstanding academic orthopaedic department.Minimum requirements include completion of a residency in orthopaedic surgery and a one-year advanced fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery, or equivalent plus board certification or board eligibility. Interest and experience in shoulder biomechanics and/or clinical outcomes research are preferred.Applicants should have a sincere desire to develop and mentor others to develop focused clinical, research, and educational programs in musculoskeletal disorders, which will include publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national meetings. The shoulder and elbow division has a shoulder and elbow fellowship that is currently recognized by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES). The applicant will participate in the training of the fellow both in the clinic and the operating room along with training orthopedic surgery residents.Overall, candidates need to have demonstrated an exceptional academic interest and a clear track record of excellence in all aspects of orthopaedics, including clinical care, education, and clinical and basic science research.The University of Utah Health Sciences Center (HSC) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The University of Utah HSC values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to the mission of the University of Utah HSC.Submit CV and cover letter to: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/206388Inquiries may be sent to:Robert Z. Tashjian, M.D.Professor, Ezekiel R. Dumke, Jr. Presidential Endowed ProfessorDepartment of Orthopaedics University of Utah School of Medicine590 Wakara WaySalt Lake City, Utah 84108

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