University of Utah is hiring: Orthopaedic Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgeon in S

Position Information

Position/Rank Tenure track/Rank dependent on qualifications

Department 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Tenure Track

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 include 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.

To apply online: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/166014
Inquiries may be sent to:

Darrel S. Brodke, M.D. darrel.brodke@hsc.utah.edu

Jack and Hazel Robertson Presidential Professor and Chair

Department of Orthopaedics

University of Utah

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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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 Yes

Requisition Number PRN03591F

Type Faculty