Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor) Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=532918&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 532918 Work type: Multi-Track Faculty Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Medicine/Physicians Department: 29170000 - MD-ORTHOPAEDICS / REHAB Classification Title: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor Job Description: The University of Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is currently seeking a full-time academic board certified or board eligible Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon. This position will be an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor on a tenure–accruing or non-tenure accruing track. Title and salary will be commensurate with experience and academic qualifications. Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching and research with emphasis on orthopaedic hand surgery. The Division of Hand to Shoulder Surgery at the University of Florida is staffed by 4 hand surgeons and 3 shoulder and elbow surgeons supported by 5 Physician Assistants. The service also has a junior resident, chief resident, 2 upper extremity fellows and one shoulder and elbow fellow on service. Clinically the area is rapidly growing with an aging population that requires significant clinical care. All clinics are busy. There is a base compensation but an opportunity for a significant bonus greater than 50 percent of salary depending on clinical productivity. The Division is well supported by research staff resulting in 50 publications last year. Efforts toward extramural funded research is also encouraged. Opportunities for collaborating with engineering, physical therapy, veterinary science and other colleges exist as we are all on the same campus. Gainesville Florida is a midsized city in north Florida with a large University (University of Florida 52,000 students) and a large College Santa Fe (13,000 students). The education system in the city is excellent and the cost of living is modest. Florida does not have an income tax. Expected Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience and academic qualifications. Minimum Requirements: The successful candidate will have completed an accredited Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, a one-year or greater hand surgery Fellowship and be board certified or eligible. MD or DO degree is required and the candidate must be eligible for an unrestricted Florida Medical License. Preferred Qualifications: Special Instructions to Applicants: Qualified applicants can apply by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae and 3 letters of recommendation Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Health Assessment Required:Yes Advertised: 27 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: