"Spine Service Section Chief (ACADEMIC POSITION)"

The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks an outstanding leader in Orthopaedic Spine Service to serve as Section Chief.

In partnership with the Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Section Chief will have the following roles and responsibilities:

• Oversee academic and operational activities within the Spine Section.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the section, mentor faculty, promote research and coordinate educational programs.
• Work with the Chair to direct the vision and manage the clinical expansion of the spine service.
• Work collaboratively with medical leadership across all divisions in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Work with departmental leadership to manage the Section's budget, faculty recruitment and evaluation.

As an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, the candidate will provide diagnostic and interventional management with the full spectrum of musculoskeletal diagnoses. The selected candidate will be appointed to the Associate/Full Professor rank of the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, Clinical X, or In-Residence faculty series.

The selected candidate will be expected to collaborate in investigative work that leads to publications in peer-reviewed journals and participate in both didactic and bedside teaching and mentoring activities for our medical students, residents, and fellows. The position will be based primarily at UCSF Health and its satellite clinics and will have full access to all UCSF sites and academic resources.

Requirements:

• A valid California medical license will be required as a condition of employment
• MD or DO degree from an accredited program
• Completed an accredited Orthopaedic Residency program
• Completed a Spine Fellowship
• Board certification/eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery

The minimum base salary for this position is $190,600. This position is governed by the UC Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which allows for eligibility for negotiated additional compensation. As such, the total negotiated salary can range up to $1,500,000 depending on individual qualifications, clinical productivity, and other factors assessed at the time of offer.

Applicants must apply online with a Cover Letter, CV, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching, and the names, titles, and e-mail addresses of three peer references.