Orthopaedic Adult Sports Medicine Surgeon - University of Utah

Orthopaedic Adult 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 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 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 service that cares for athletes of all ages and abilities, from professional and college-level athletes to high-school athletes and weekend warriors, within an outstanding academic Orthopaedic Department. Team coverage will be an expected aspect of the work performed.

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. Interest and experience in developing an academic practice and performing clinical outcomes research and/or basic science research 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.

Contact: 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.

Special Instructions for Candidates: 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.

Open Date: 06/12/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Requisition Number: PRN03596F

Type: Faculty