Open Rank in Orthopaedics-Total Joint/Adult Reconstruction

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine seeks a full-time, fellowship-trained faculty member in Total Joint/Adult Reconstruction. The successful candidate will join the Division of Total Joint/Adult Reconstruction. This academic appointment is in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation and is based at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center and the University of New Mexico Hospital. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position offers an opportunity to grow a clinical practice, participate in collaborative multidisciplinary clinical and translational research, and contribute to the orthopaedic residency training program. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal, clinical, and teaching skills and be board certified or eligible for certification and eligible for New Mexico licensure. The department is undergoing growth-oriented transformation, including the addition of the UNM Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at the UNM SRMC campus. The 50,000-square-foot facility includes clinical, rehabilitation, research, and academic spaces. The faculty provide care to people in New Mexico and the greater Mountain West region.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree.
Board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Completed residency in orthopaedic surgery.
Completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction surgery (total joints).
Hold or be eligible for a medical license in New Mexico.
Excellent interpersonal, clinical, and teaching skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching.
Clinical care experience with both primary and revision total joint reconstruction.
Proven scholarly achievement.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Demonstrated commitment to resident and student success.
Commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the university's mission of serving local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care in total joint/adult reconstruction.
Participate in collaborative multidisciplinary clinical and translational research.
Contribute to the orthopaedic residency training program.
Teach residents and students and support their success.