"Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports)"

Job Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position. This open-rank, tenure-status appointment seeks a board-certified or board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon (MD or equivalent) with expertise in one or more of the following areas: limb deformity, spine, sports medicine, neuromuscular disease, fracture care, trauma, and upper extremity surgery. Academic rank, salary, and tenure status will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• MD (or equivalent) degree
• Board-certified or board-eligible in orthopaedic surgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Alabama
• Completion of an accredited orthopaedic surgery fellowship
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and a commitment to excellence in patient care
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient interactions
• Dedication to the education and mentorship of resident physicians

About the Department

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is a vital component of one of the nation's largest and most respected academic health systems. Renowned for its compassionate care, innovative research, and comprehensive training programs, the department is committed to advancing the field of orthopaedics through excellence in clinical practice, education, and discovery. Our faculty, staff, and trainees are instrumental in shaping the future of healthcare and are deeply invested in mentoring the next generation of physicians and physician-scientists.

About the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2018 Young University Rankings. UAB Medicine is the third largest public academic medical center in the country, with more than 1,900 beds and almost 18,000 employees. We are the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state of Alabama. UAB Hospital is the centerpiece of the UAB Health System and is the teaching hospital for the UAB School of Medicine.