What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor) position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job No: 532918
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Medicine/Physicians
Department: 29170000 - MD-ORTHOPAEDICS - REHAB
Job Description
Classification Title:
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Job Description:
The University of Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is currently seeking a full-time academic board certified or board eligible Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon. This position will be an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor on a tenure-accruing or non-tenure accruing track. Title and salary will be commensurate with experience and academic qualifications.
Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching and research with emphasis on orthopaedic hand surgery.
The Division of Hand to Shoulder Surgery at the University of Florida is staffed by 4 hand surgeons and 3 shoulder and elbow surgeons supported by 5 Physician Assistants. The service also has a junior resident, chief resident, 2 upper extremity fellows and one shoulder and elbow fellow on service. Clinically the area is rapidly growing with an aging population that requires significant clinical care. All clinics are busy. There is a base compensation but an opportunity for a significant bonus greater than 50 percent of salary depending on clinical productivity. The Division is well supported by research staff resulting in 50 publications last year. Efforts toward extramural funded research is also encouraged. Opportunities for collaborating with engineering, physical therapy, veterinary science and other colleges exist as we are all on the same campus.
Gainesville Florida is a midsized city in north Florida with a large University (University of Florida 52,000 students) and a large College Santa Fe (13,000 students). The education system in the city is excellent and the cost of living is modest. Florida does not have an income tax.
Expected Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with experience and academic qualifications.
Minimum Requirements:
The successful candidate will have completed an accredited Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, a one-year or greater hand surgery Fellowship and be board certified or eligible. MD or DO degree is required and the candidate must be eligible for an unrestricted Florida Medical License.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Qualified applicants can apply by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae and 3 letters of recommendation
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Applications Close:
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/532918
Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Medicine/Physicians
Department: 29170000 - MD-ORTHOPAEDICS - REHAB
Job Description
Classification Title:
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Job Description:
The University of Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is currently seeking a full-time academic board certified or board eligible Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon. This position will be an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor on a tenure-accruing or non-tenure accruing track. Title and salary will be commensurate with experience and academic qualifications.
Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching and research with emphasis on orthopaedic hand surgery.
The Division of Hand to Shoulder Surgery at the University of Florida is staffed by 4 hand surgeons and 3 shoulder and elbow surgeons supported by 5 Physician Assistants. The service also has a junior resident, chief resident, 2 upper extremity fellows and one shoulder and elbow fellow on service. Clinically the area is rapidly growing with an aging population that requires significant clinical care. All clinics are busy. There is a base compensation but an opportunity for a significant bonus greater than 50 percent of salary depending on clinical productivity. The Division is well supported by research staff resulting in 50 publications last year. Efforts toward extramural funded research is also encouraged. Opportunities for collaborating with engineering, physical therapy, veterinary science and other colleges exist as we are all on the same campus.
Gainesville Florida is a midsized city in north Florida with a large University (University of Florida 52,000 students) and a large College Santa Fe (13,000 students). The education system in the city is excellent and the cost of living is modest. Florida does not have an income tax.
Expected Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with experience and academic qualifications.
Minimum Requirements:
The successful candidate will have completed an accredited Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, a one-year or greater hand surgery Fellowship and be board certified or eligible. MD or DO degree is required and the candidate must be eligible for an unrestricted Florida Medical License.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Qualified applicants can apply by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae and 3 letters of recommendation
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Applications Close:
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/532918
Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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