Instructor

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' (UAMS) Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship is a one-year program that boasts a core faculty with national prominence and a clinical practice that performs high volumes of primary and complex revision hip and knee arthroplasty. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

Requirements

• MD license
• Will have completed ACGME accredited Orthopaedic residency prior to start of fellowship
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Interested in complex revision arthroplasty

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in large-scale total joint practice with a strong emphasis in learning both primary and revision surgical techniques, including the three major approaches to the hip – anterolateral, posterior, and direct anterior, as well as complex hip and knee revision surgery, and arthroplasty-related trauma, including peri-prosthetic fractures and infections.
• Learn to practice cost-conscious implant selection through exposure to a variety of implant manufacturers.
• Participate and interact with national and international knee surgeons during their visit as a host site for the John N. Insall Traveling Fellowship.
• Teach and supervise residents and medical students.
• Actively participate in our weekly case-based adult reconstruction conference.
• Work closely with the faculty in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and gain increased clinical and surgical responsibility, with the goal of operating independently and managing a complex surgical spine caseload by the end of the fellowship.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

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