The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery within the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego (http://ortho.ucsd.edu/) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body is seeking a highly motivated and qualified non-operative orthopedic physicians to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for physicians who thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, non-operative management of a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions in adult patients.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic techniques, including physical examinations, imaging studies, and injections, to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal disorders.
• Develop and implement effective treatment plans focused on non-surgical interventions, including medications, physical therapy, injections, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical research activities to advance the field of non-operative orthopedics.
• Contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows through didactic lectures, clinical teaching, and mentorship.
• Maintain a high level of professional competence through continuing medical education.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf
Clinical X Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf
In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
Adjunct Professor - see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, DO or MD/PhD in health-related fields.

Candidates with an MD or equivalent with clinical duties must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Candidates with an MD or equivalent with clinical duties must be board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Candidates must have completed an ACGME accredited residency training program in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Candidates must have completed a fellowship program in Orthopaedic Surgery by the time of start of the appointment.

Candidates with at least 2 years of clinical experience in non-operative musculoskeletal care are preferred.

Candidates with at least 1 year of experience in a multi-specialty team setting are preferred.

Candidates with a record of scholarly activity are preferred.

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The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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