"Podiatrist"

Position Summary/Description:

The Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina is inviting applications for a full-time academic podiatrist to assume the role of Podiatry Section Chief within our Division of Vascular Surgery. As one of nine clinical divisions in the Department, the Division of Vascular Surgery is comprised of 12 faculty members who deliver comprehensive clinical services to provide exemplary care for patients with lower extremity wounds and podiatric needs.

This position is offered as an Open Rank, Open Track Academic appointment (0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE), with rank and track determined by the candidate's qualifications and experience. The Section Chief will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and administrative direction for the Podiatry Section. This leadership role integrates patient care with administrative responsibilities, promoting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based podiatric care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including vascular surgery, orthopedics, wound care, endocrinology, infectious disease, and primary care to optimize outcomes for patients with complex foot and ankle disorders, diabetic limb salvage needs, and wound care challenges.

Faculty in the Division are expected to embrace all three missions of the department and school of medicine: clinical care, education, and research. We operate as a multidisciplinary practice dedicated to limb preservation, employing the Toe and Flow model of care. Our integrated team which includes podiatrists, vascular surgeons, wound care specialists, and advanced practitioners works collaboratively to manage peripheral arterial disease (PAD), diabetic foot complications, and complex lower extremity wounds. Our mission centers on reducing amputation rates and enhancing quality of life through advanced vascular interventions ('flow') combined with expert podiatric and wound management ('toe').

As Section Chief, the incumbent will lead clinical and administrative operations of the Podiatry Section, with a principal focus on advancing our multidisciplinary Limb Salvage Program. Responsibilities include oversight of all aspects of podiatric care, encompassing both surgical and non-surgical management of foot and ankle pathology, diabetic wound care, and limb preservation strategies. This position requires effective collaboration with vascular surgery, wound care, endocrinology, infectious disease, and rehabilitation services to ensure comprehensive, evidence-based care for patients facing complex lower extremity conditions.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Research engagement is highly encouraged and may span a broad spectrum of interests, including but not limited to clinical, outcomes, health services, basic science, translational, ethics, education, or global surgery research.

Applicants must be committed to providing high-quality clinical care to UNC's patient population and possess strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues throughout the UNC Health System.

Exceptional candidates demonstrating outstanding skill and achievement may be considered for additional leadership opportunities within the Department of Surgery; these roles are contingent upon departmental needs at the time of appointment.