What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hand Upper Extremity Surgeon - Faculty position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
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Responsibilities
The University of South Alabama Health System helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research and medical care.
In addition to advanced and innovative patient care offered at University hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians, scientists and students. The USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast. The USA Health System is managed by the USA HealthCare Management, LLC.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama (USA) is seeking a hand and/or upper extremity fellowship trained, BE/BC orthopaedic surgeon to join the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery. The University of South Alabama maintains a Level I Trauma Center with over 2,000 trauma admissions per year, and is the region's largest trauma center. This represents a unique opportunity to help develop a robust hand and upper extremity service.
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in academic surgery in the areas of patient care, resident and student education, and traum related clinical and translational research. For applicants interested in physician leadership opportunities we will support an opportunity to receive a MBA for Healthcare Professionals at USA Mitchell College of Business. This position carries a faculty appointment at the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine, rank and salary are commensurate with experience.
Candidates who have completed an accredited training program, and are eligible for and maintain an unrestricted Alabama medical license are eligible to apply.
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Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.