Associate Professor to Professor – Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking an outstanding Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon with expertise in limb reconstruction, limb salvage, deformity correction, nonunion surgery, and bone infection to serve as the next Director of the University of Colorado Limb Restoration Program. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of the nation's most innovative and comprehensive multidisciplinary limb restoration programs. Established in 2015, the University of Colorado Limb Restoration Program has become an internationally recognized destination for patients with complex extremity conditions through its integrated, patient-centered approach to limb preservation and restoration. The program combines expertise from orthopedic trauma, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, musculoskeletal oncology, infectious disease, physical medicine and rehabilitation, prosthetics and orthotics, physical therapy, radiology, wound care, and numerous additional specialties to deliver comprehensive care for patients.

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma
• Eligible for medical licensure in Colorado
• Demonstrated commitment to academic surgery, education, and multidisciplinary patient care
• Expertise in limb reconstruction and deformity correction
• Experience with limb salvage and fracture-related infection
• Leadership experience within multidisciplinary clinical programs (for Professor rank)
• Experience with osseointegration and advanced reconstructive techniques (for Professor rank)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with osseointegration (preferred)
• Record of scholarly productivity
• Evidence of successful mentorship and education

Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the University of Colorado Limb Restoration Program
• Direct a multidisciplinary team including dedicated Advanced Practice Providers, Nurse Navigator, Athletic Trainers, Program Coordinators, and clinical support staff
• Coordinate multidisciplinary conferences involving orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, infectious disease, rehabilitation medicine, prosthetics/orthotics, oncology, radiology, wound care, and other specialties
• Continue expansion of regional, national, and international referral networks
• Foster innovation in multidisciplinary models of limb preservation and reconstruction
• Partner with hospital and departmental leadership to guide strategic growth of the program
• Limb salvage following trauma
• Adult and post-traumatic deformity correction
• Limb lengthening and reconstruction
• Nonunion and malunion surgery
• Fracture-related infection and osteomyelitis
• Bone transport and bone defect reconstruction
• Complex lower extremity reconstruction
• Complex amputee care
• Possible opportunity for osseointegration (experience preferred)
• Participate in the Orthopedic Trauma call schedule at University of Colorado Hospital.
• Lead a growing multidisciplinary research enterprise focused on limb restoration and reconstruction.
• Develop investigator-initiated clinical research
• Participate in multicenter prospective clinical trials
• Collaborate with an established multidisciplinary research team
• Work closely with engineers, rehabilitation scientists, biomechanics investigators, and translational researchers across the Anschutz Medical Campus, CU Boulder, and Colorado State University Veterinary School
• Expand clinical outcomes, health services, and translational research programs
• Mentor residents, fellows, medical students, and research personnel
• Educate orthopedic surgery residents
• Participate in medical student education
• Develop limb restoration educational curricula
• Mentor trainees interested in limb reconstruction and complex trauma
• Contribute to national educational initiatives through OTA, LLRS, AAOS, and related organizations

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
• Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level