Orthopaedic Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgeon Job at University of Utah in Salt

Orthopaedic Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgeon

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty, and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank: Orthopaedic Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgeon

Department: 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations

City: Salt Lake City, UT

New Position to Begin: ASAP

Details: The Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an opening for a tenure track faculty position for a fellowship trained Orthopaedic Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgeon. The rank will be determined based on the chosen candidate’s qualifications. The successful applicant will be part of a busy sports and pediatric service that cares for pediatric athletes within an outstanding academic Orthopaedic Department. Team coverage will be an expected aspect of the work performed. The candidate will be expected to assist in building a comprehensive sports medicine program to serve the Intermountain West.

Minimum Requirements: Completion of a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery and a one-year advanced fellowship training in operative sports medicine plus board certification or board eligibility. Additional fellowship training in pediatric orthopaedics will be considered although the clinical practice will be focused on sports medicine.

Interest and experience in clinical outcomes research and/or basic science research focused on Pediatric Sports Medicine is expected. 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.

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 or basic science research.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health 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 our mission.

Special Instructions for Candidates: Please complete the application including the cover letter, CV, and reference list. Please query your references to submit a letter either through our online application system or send it directly to melody.berg@hsc.utah.edu. Please note that by adding your reference’s name and contact information directly into the application, the system will automatically send a request for a reference. Instead of using that process to provide reference information, candidates may simply add a document entitled, “List of References”, that lists the names and contact information for the references (rather than listing them separately on the website), which will not cause automatic contact of references.

Open Date: 06/11/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Requisition Number: PRN03591F

Type: Faculty