"Orthopedic Surgeon"

Job Details

Salary:
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Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Summary

The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon to join the faculty and provide clinical care with a focus on pediatric and adult hand and upper extremity conditions and treatment. The ideal candidate will work jointly within the Division of Pediatric Orthopedics and the Section of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery to provide care to both the pediatric and adult population. In addition to developing a robust clinical practice, this faculty position will be expected to engage in the scholarly missions of the department through medical education and research.

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
• Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See the UW Driver Authorization webpage (click on “Become an authorized driver;” then click on “Required criteria”).

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Compensation:
Negotiable, 12 month
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• WI Medical license by the start date of the position.
• Board-certified or board eligible through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
• Completion of a US Orthopedic Surgery residency, and fellowship trained in both Hand & Microvascular Surgery and Pediatric Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery by the start date of the position.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position.

Education:
MD or DO, or equivalent required

How to Apply:

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• Cover letter [required]
• CV
• Three references (including current supervisor)

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is March 9, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. [This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility OR This position is currently scheduled to end DATE and will require eligibility to work until that time]. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.