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Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon
Position Description:
The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking an Orthopedic Foot and Ankle surgeon to join our dynamic team of foot and ankle surgeons, advanced practitioners, residents, and fellow. This team provides comprehensive clinical care with a broad spectrum of ongoing research activities. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in clinical excellence, teaching, and research. This is a full-time position and appointment is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in either the clinical track or tenure track dependent upon the qualifications and goals of the individual. Learn more about the Foot and Ankle clinic.
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Education Requirements:
- The candidate must hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree
- The candidate must have graduated from a fully accredited orthopedic residency
- The candidate must have completed a one-year orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship program
Required Qualifications:
- The candidate must be eligible for Iowa medical licensure
- Excellent clinical and academic credentials
- Experience working in a team setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to ongoing performance improvement
Certifications:
- The candidate must be a Board-certified or Board-eligible orthopedic surgeon
Desired Qualifications:
- Interest in research evidenced by publications, grants, or other scholarly work
- Experience in education including teaching of residents and or medical or other students
- Evidence of leadership in local, regional, or national organizations including committee work, honors and awards or other service activities
- Experience promoting an inclusive workforce in an academic environment
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Hand Orthopedic Surgeon
Position Description:
The University of Iowa Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is seeking an Orthopedic Hand surgeon who will have teaching, research, and clinical service responsibilities in the Hand and Wrist Division of the department. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor based on background and qualifications and may be either on the Clinical or Tenure Track, depending upon research interests and background. The University of Iowa is a level 1 trauma center and cares for severely injured patients from around the state. This is an outstanding opportunity to join our academic department and to be a part of our growing hand and wrist service. Learn more about our Hand and Wrist Clinic.
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Education Requirements:
- The candidate must be a graduate of an approved medical school.
- The candidate must be a graduate of an ACGME accredited orthopedic residency program.
- The candidate must have completed or currently be in or planning to be in a fellowship in hand/upper limb surgery and skills in microvascular surgery are necessary.
Required Qualifications:
- Medical licensure and/or eligibility in the state of Iowa.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to ongoing performance improvement.
- Experience promoting a diverse workforce in an academic environment.
Certifications:
- The candidate must be a board-certified or board-eligible orthopedic surgeon.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Interest in research evidenced by publications, grants, or other scholarly work.
- Experience in education including teaching of residents and/or medical or other students.
- Evidence of leadership in local, regional, or national organizations including committee work, honors and awards or other service activities
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Orthopedic Oncologist
Position Description:
The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking an academic orthopedic oncologist to treat benign tumors, sarcoma, and metastic disease of the pelvis and extremities in patients of all ages. Additional areas of clinical interest are encouraged. Candidates should have an interest in clinical or basic science research. This is a full-time position and appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor on either the clinical track or tenure track dependent upon the qualifications and goals of the individual. Learn more about the Oncology clinic.
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Education Requirements:
- The candidate must hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree
- The candidate must have graduated from a fully accredited orthopedic residency
- The candidate must have completed fellowship training in orthopedic oncology
Required Qualifications:
- The candidate must be eligible for Iowa medical licensure
- A commitment to ongoing performance improvement
- Excellent oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Certifications:
- The candidate must be a Board-certified or Board-eligible orthopedic surgeon
Desirable Qualifications:
- Interest in basic or clinical research evidenced by publications, grants, or other scholarly work
- Experience in education including teaching of residents and or medical or other students
- Experience promoting an inclusive workforce in an academic environment
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Sports Medicine Physician - Upper Extremity
Position Description:
The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained physician to join our team of faculty as we expand our practice. This position involves outpatient care alongside the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation faculty within the Sports Medicine and Hand and Upper Extremity teams. This position will include management of patients with a variety of musculoskeletal disorders with a focus on the upper extremity and will have a significant emphasis on ultrasound guided procedures. This position will also have sports team coverage expectations.
This is an exciting opportunity for an academic-oriented physiatrist with a variety of clinical interests. Clinical opportunities within the outpatient practice are broad, and can be developed around the candidate's interests, with possibilities for MSK, sports medicine, hand and upper extremity, orthobiologics, ultrasound, EMG, and other areas. This position also offers ample opportunities to participate in research and medical education.
This is a full-time position being offered at the tenure or clinical track level dependent upon the qualifications and goals of the individual.
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Education Requirements:
- The candidate must hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree
- The candidate must have completed a residency program in Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, PM&R, or Internal Medicine
- The candidate must have graduated from an ACGME accredited Sports Medicine fellowship program
Required Qualifications:
- The candidate must be eligible for Iowa medical licensure
- Excellent clinical and academic credentials
- Experience working in a team setting
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to ongoing performance improvement
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in musculoskeletal ultrasound (diagnostic and interventional)
- Experience promoting an inclusive workforce in an academic environment
Certifications:
- The candidate must be Board-certified or Board-eligible in both the physician’s primary specialty and Sports Medicine
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Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Position Description:
The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is seeking a Sports Medicine Orthopedic surgeon who will have teaching, research and clinical service responsibilities in Sports Medicine. Appointment is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor based on background and qualifications and may be either on the Clinical or Tenure Track, depending upon research interests and background. This is an outstanding opportunity to join our academic department and to be a part of our thriving sports medicine service which provides comprehensive care to the Iowa Hawkeye athletic teams and to athletes from Eastern Iowa and beyond.
The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. The sports medicine service will be a critical part of this new facility. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly-skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Education Requirement:
- The candidate must hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree
- The candidate must be a graduate of an ACGME accredited orthopedic residency program or its equivalent
- The candidate must be a graduate (or anticipated graduate) of a fellowship program in sports medicine and be eligible for or hold a CAQ from the ABOS in sports medicine
Required Qualifications:
- The candidate must be eligible for Iowa medical licensure
- Excellent clinical and academic credentials
- Experience working in a team setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to ongoing performance improvement
Desirable Qualifications:
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery certification or eligibility preferred.
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Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon
Position Description:
The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is seeking a Orthopedic Trauma surgeon who will have teaching, research and clinical service responsibilities on our Trauma service. Appointment is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor based on background and qualifications and may be either on the Clinical or Tenure Track, depending upon research interests and background. The University of Iowa is a level 1 trauma center and cares for severely injured patients from around the state. This is an outstanding opportunity to join our academic department and to be a part of our growing trauma service.
The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. The orthopedic trauma service will provide care to injured patients at this new facility as well as at the central Level 1 Trauma Center. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly-skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Education Requirement:
- The candidate must hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree
- The candidate must be a graduate of an ACGME accredited orthopedic residency program or its equivalent
- The candidate must be a graduate of an orthopedic trauma fellowship program.
Required Qualifications:
- The candidate must be eligible for Iowa medical licensure
- Excellent clinical and academic credentials
- Experience working in a team setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to ongoing performance improvement
Desirable Qualifications:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery certification or eligibility preferred.