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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery – Hip Preservation Fellowship
New York, NY
Posted March 2024
Ernest L. Sink,
MD, Chief, Hip Preservation Service
Danyal H.
Nawabi, MD, FRCS , Fellowship Director
Duration: 1 year
(August 1–July 31)
Stipend: $103,880.85
per annum/benefits (subsidized housing also available)
Positions: 1
Non-accredited
Location: Hospital
for Special Surgery; NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; Weill Cornell Medical
College
Contact: Jeff
Jean-Pierre, 212.606.1556, [email protected]
The Hip Preservation Fellowship offers an extensive and well-rounded clinical experience in the recognition and management of hip pain in the young, active adult hip. The fellow gains concentrated specialization on hip preservation, from injury prevention strategies, injury evaluation and diagnosis to restoration of function through rehabilitation or surgical means. Both open (periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) and surgical dislocation) and arthroscopic joint preservation surgical treatment options are covered in this Fellowship program. The fellow gains increased understanding of structural abnormalities in the hip and early diagnosis techniques, which will be used to dictate the appropriate treatment plan for each individual patient.
Curriculum and Expectations
Fellows are expected to attend weekly conferences and didactic teaching, participate in a cadaver lab for additional exposure to human anatomy, open and arthroscopic surgical skills, and computer-assisted surgery techniques. Dedicated research time is offered.
Application Process
Eligible candidates will have completed a fellowship program in Sports Medicine, Adult Reconstruction, Pediatric Orthopedics, or Orthopedic Trauma.
The next available positions are for the 2024–2025 academic year. Applications open June 2023. Fill out the application form to apply.
Application Deadline: ASAP
Interview Date: To be announced.
For general questions about fellowship requirements, licensure, visas, housing, please contact Amy Broffman, GME Fellowship Coordinator, Academic Training Department at 212.774.2302 or [email protected].
Learn about the application process.
St. Luke’s University Health Network – Sports Medicine Orthopaedic surgeon
Easton and Stroudsburg, PA
Posted March 2024
St. Luke’s University Health Network is recruiting sports medicine orthopaedic surgeons for our Anderson campus in Easton, Pennsylvania and Monroe Campus is Stroudsburg, PA. The Easton and Stroudsburg market is a rapidly growing area that is in need of strong sports medicine orthopaedic surgeons. We have significant demand of patients wanting to be seen in this region. An ambitious sports medicine surgeon will find significant volume and a successful practice in this opportunity. We have an extensive network of athletic coverage, and this surgeon will see many high-school athletes. There are possibilities to work with our residents in orthopaedic surgery. This is a very desirable place to live and raise a family while enjoying a busy successful practice.
In joining St. Luke’s University Health Network you’ll enjoy:
- Highly competitive base salary with incentive plan
- Strong support from our Primary Care Physicians for referrals
- Sign on bonus and relocation assistance
- State of the art facilities and offices
- Well-established reputation in the area
- Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
About St. Luke’s University Health Network
Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 18,000 employees providing services at 12 hospitals and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue greater than $3 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.
About Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley
Northeastern PA is a beautiful, four-season region with vineyards, Yuengling Brewery, micro-breweries, skiing, trails, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. Family-friendly, the region is known for its warm, welcoming people and sense of community.
Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, Lehigh Valley, PA is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails, and waterways. Steeped in pre-Colonial, early American, and industrial history, Lehigh Valley is bursting with nationally-recognized events, exciting nightlife, adventurous outdoor activities, and modern and contemporary arts. The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation.
The Lehigh Valley is home to 11 colleges and universities that award more than 10,000 degrees annually and include prestigious private colleges, state universities, and two community colleges. Whatever your educational interests and needs, Lehigh Valley is a great place to learn.
Northeastern PA and the Lehigh Valley are a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.
For more information please visit www.DiscoverNEPA.com and www.DiscoverLehighValley.com
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to:
Drea Rosko
Senior Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist
San Antonio Spurs & The University of Texas Health San Antonio – Lead Orthopeadic Team Surgeon
San Antonio, Texas
Posted February 2024
Purpose of the Position
The University of Texas Health at San Antonio and the San Antonio Spurs are seeking a fellowship trained Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon to be the Lead Orthopaedic Team Surgeon for the San Antonio Spurs and a physician faculty member at UT Health San Antonio.
The Lead Orthopaedic Team Surgeon will be part of a multidisciplinary San Antonio Spurs performance team consisting of other orthopaedic surgeons and physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, sports scientists, performance nutritionists, and sports psychologists, working collaboratively to manage the wellbeing of the players with an emphasis on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization.
The Lead Orthopaedic Team Surgeon will be joining as the Spurs are undergoing a reorganization and want to ensure that the players continue to receive best-in-class service. This new league-leading integrative structure will allow for the Lead Orthopaedic Team Surgeon to partner and collaborate with the Senior Director of Player Performance & Wellness, the Medical Director of Sports Medicine, and the Directors of Performance Therapy & Athletic Training, as well as coordinate care amongst the team orthopaedic specialists as well as outside orthopaedic consultants.
As an integral part of the Spurs future around player care and performance, the Rock at La Cantera opened in the fall of 2023 as a global center of discovery, focused on the advancement of human performance and having a transformative impact on the communities served.
The Rock at La Cantera is a legacy project that reinforces the Spurs and Spurs Sports and Entertainment’s long-term commitment to the community and their desire to ensure future growth and development in San Antonio. The project is building a space for the community to enjoy, for businesses to prosper and ultimately to facilitate research and advancements in human performance that can benefit everyone who lives here. The Rock at La Cantera is the home of the new state-of-the-art Victory Capital Performance Center, the Spurs’ practice facility, and will be the future home for medical, hospitality and commercial uses, which shall include a human performance research center. The human performance research center will cultivate leaders and foster experiential best practices across all aspects of human performance. Human factors and disciplines to be examined will include, but are not limited to, skill development and coaching, nutrition, recovery, psychological and neurological domains, medicine as pertains to optimizing injury and performance, technology, life skills, creativity, human spirituality and the x-factor, i.e., grit and resiliency.
This is an exciting time of change and opportunity for the San Antonio Spurs, UT Health San Antonio, and their partnership. In addition to supporting the existing high standards of elite care for the San Antonio Spurs, the Sports Performance Specialist will be part of a collegial effort to enable the Spurs and UT Health San Antonio to become an international leader in human performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Orthopaedic Team Surgeon for the San Antonio Spurs would consist of:
- Faculty appointment in the Department of Orthopaedics at UT Health San Antonio.
- Full-time position: estimated 20% time with the San Antonio Spurs, 80% time in clinical responsibilities at UT Health San Antonio.
San Antonio Spurs
Serve as the Lead Orthopaedic Team Surgeon for the San Antonio Spurs which includes the following responsibilities:
- Daily in-person and on-call availability for orthopaedic injury assessment and follow-ups, sometimes at non-traditional hours (e.g., during or after a road game).
- Attendance at home games (>60% is an NBA requirement) and assigning appropriate backup scheduling in consultation with head team physician.
- Take a leadership role in fostering collaboration and communication with radiologists, and among orthopedic surgeons within the UT Health system and external doctors (i.e., 2nd opinions), to achieve the best possible patient outcomes (diagnostic and treatment) and organizational goals (contextualized decision-making).
- Apply contextualized decision-making skills to analyze complex situations, adapt strategies, and make informed choices that align with the specific needs and challenges of the patient and the organization, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Develop, in collaboration with the health and performance team, agreed upon best practice protocols for common interventions using the best available medical evidence to treat acute, acute on chronic, and chronic injuries.
- Willingness to travel with team as needed (e.g., playoffs, overseas games, all-star weekend, NBA combine, select road trips).
- Direct involvement with Draft and Free Agency recruiting processes, timely medical intelligence gathering, reading and interpreting images, and medical grading.
- Educating staff (performance, coaching, front office, etc.) on specific medical topics, when required (e.g., understanding reports, assessments, healing/physiological processes, etc.).
- Assist in referring player families and staff health needs within the UT Health network.
UT Health San Antonio
Serve as a Physician Faculty member with the following responsibilities:
- Evaluation and treatment of patients with sports injuries and musculoskeletal complaints while providing direct patient care in the UT Health clinic and/or in association with coverage of other sports teams.
- Be actively involved in, and committed to, an academic practice (including research and membership/leadership in national sports medicine societies) to ensure involvement and knowledge of current and future best practices.
- Be actively involved in resident mentoring and medical student teaching opportunities.
- The academic rank and salary will be dependent on the individual's qualifications.
The Candidate
Experience and Professional Qualifications
- Candidates for the position must be a duly licensed physician who, as of their hiring date: i) is board certified and fellowship trained in their field of medical expertise; ii) has at least five years of post-fellowship clinical experience; and iii) has successfully completed an accredited fellowship in sports medicine or has a Certification of Added Qualification (CAQ) in sports medicine.
- Candidates for the position must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or foreign US-equivalent degree and have completed an Orthopaedic Surgery residency and a Sports Medicine fellowship.
- Candidates must possess or be able to obtain, no later than September 1st, 2024, a Texas Medical License, be board certified and also have a Subspecialty Certificate in Sports Medicine.
- Must hold a certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
- The physician will be part of a multidisciplinary performance team working collaboratively to manage the wellbeing of the players with an emphasis on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization.
- 5+ years of professional experience post-fellowship is required.
- 10+ years of professional experience with 5+ years involved in professional or collegiate sports is preferred.
- Outstanding interpersonal and team-building skills with an exceptional bedside manner to interact effectively and harmoniously with people and patients: humble, good teammate, and outstanding communicator.
- Demonstrated expertise and a regional or national reputation in orthopaedic sports medicine.
- Effective handling of crises, emergencies, and pressure.
- Ability to be adaptive and flexible.
- Proficiency in Information Systems, including on-line databases and patient management systems, dashboards, reports, image viewers to help manage the player-patient.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patient medical records and personal information in compliance with all relevant healthcare privacy laws and regulations, such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), as well as with protocols outlined within the NBA, NBAPA and the San Antonio Spurs organization.
- Availability to serve within the NBA medical community in mutually agreed upon roles or committees that are beneficial to the club as well as to the greater good of sports medicine.
The Organization
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team, competing in the National Basketball Association as a member of the league’s Western Conference Southwest Division. The franchise has won five NBA Championship titles and six Conference titles.
The University of Texas Health San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio is a leading academic health center with a mission to make lives better through excellence in advanced academics, life-saving research and comprehensive clinical care. Strategies for achieving this mission are: educating a diverse student body to become excellent health care providers and scientists; engaging in research to understand health and disease; commercializing discoveries, as appropriate, to benefit the public; providing compassionate and culturally proficient health care; engaging our community to improve health; and influencing thoughtful advances in health policy.
UT Health is a dynamic and rapidly expanding health science center with six professional schools (medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions graduate school of biomedical sciences, and public health) with missions of education, clinical care, research and community service. With a budget of nearly $1.5 billion dollars, a work force of 7,100 and a research portfolio of approximately $400 million, UT Health is quickly rising in prominence among academic medical centers in the United States.
UT Health Department of Orthopaedics
Founded by Charles Rockwood, Jr. MD in 1966 as a Division of General Surgery, Department status was attained in 1983. Under Dr. Rockwood’s leadership, the Department has fostered the development of many leaders in orthopaedic surgery, and a few legends including Dr. Rockwood himself, Dr. Kaye Wilkins, Dr. David Green, Dr. Jesse DeLee, and Dr. James Heckman, to name only a few. The textbook and teaching contributions of Drs. Rockwood, Wilkins, and Green have defined injury treatment from accident scene to recovery for over a generation.
The Department continues to grow and at present has more than 25 full-time faculty, with expertise in almost every sub-specialty in Orthopaedics. It is routinely ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top 50 Orthopaedic Programs in the United States.
Please apply below:
https://kfopportunities.loop.jobs/go/ext/4MWT4W/242
For questions please contact:
Andrew Ulrich
Senior Associate, Healthcare Services
The MetroHealth System – Sports (or Musculoskeletal) Medicine Physician
Cleveland, Ohio
Posted January 2024
The MetroHealth System (MHS) is leading the way to a healthier community by delivering outstanding clinical care, training the next generation of clinicians and scientists, and embracing innovation and discovery.
We need your expertise to further our mission. Take this opportunity to join our highly respected Division of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at MHS and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). Primary clinical responsibilities encompass ambulatory management of musculoskeletal conditions, including spine and sports injuries. Ultrasound guided procedures, sideline coverage and EMGs are available based on interest and expertise. Academic responsibilities include education and training of PM&R residents and CWRU medical students. BC/BE in PM&R is required. BC/E in Sports Medicine is highly desirable. Protected administrative and research time are available for qualified candidates. Academic appointment in PM&R will be commensurate to experience and qualifications.
Academically affiliated with the renowned CWRU School of Medicine, MHS includes a 550-bed academic medical center and is a Level I Trauma and Burn Center, a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet® certified for nursing excellence. ACGME training programs include a PM&R residency, Brain Injury Medicine, Pain Medicine, and SCI Medicine fellowships. The MetroHealth Center for Rehabilitation Research conducts cutting-edge rehabilitation research and has over $83 million in extramural research funding. The Department of PM&R at CWRU is a national leader in NIH funding.
Enjoy Competitive Compensation. In return for your contributions, we offer the competitive salaries and extensive benefits you would expect of an industry leader.
We have exceptional clinicians with extraordinary hearts. The MetroHealth System has an established commitment to service to our community in addition to providing state of the art medical care to the greater Cleveland area.
From our extensive Metroparks systems with thousands of miles of greenspace to our award-winning eateries to the incredible arts scene featuring the largest performing arts center outside of New York and one of the best orchestras in the world and a low cost of living to boot, Cleveland is one of the top places to live in the country.
Apply Now. Please submit a letter of interest and CV to:
Chong Kim, MD
Director, Division of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Department of PM&R, The MetroHealth System
Professor of PM&R, Case Western Reserve University
Learn More
http://www.metrohealth.org, http://casemed.case.edu, www.cleveland.com
In employment, as in education, The MHS and CWRU are committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Phoenix Children's Hospital – Pediatric Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
Phoenix, Arizona
Posted January 2024
Responsibilities:
- Provide specialized orthopedic care to pediatric patients with sports-related injuries, fractures, and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Perform surgical interventions, including arthroscopy and other advanced procedures, tailored to the unique needs of children and adolescents.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of pediatricians, physical therapists, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Actively participate in research, contribute to medical education programs, and stay abreast of pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine advancements.
- Engage in community outreach programs to promote pediatric musculoskeletal health and injury prevention.
Qualifications:
- Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
- Proven experience in managing pediatric sports-related injuries and conditions.
- Strong communication skills with a compassionate approach to pediatric patient care.
- Commitment to academic excellence, research, and participation in educational initiatives.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing medical education.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge medical technology.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment within a renowned Children's Hospital.
- Contribution to the advancement of pediatric orthopedics through research and education.
The Phoenix Valley Region is the fifth largest metropolitan area in the US. Over the last several years, Phoenix and its surrounding communities have experienced significant population growth while still maintaining a favorable cost of living compared to the other largest metro areas. Year-round sunshine, abundant scenic desert landscape, and access to every possible cultural and recreational and spectator sports activity are other advantages of living in the Phoenix Valley area.
This position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, including employer retirement contribution, generous vacation/meeting time, CME funds, health and dental benefits, disability, and life insurance.
To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter, and references to:
Raye Jean Becker
Physician Talent Acquisition Partner
Phoenix Children's
0 (602)933-1101 C (319)290-2906
The Yale Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation - Orthopaedics & Reconstruction - Sports Medicine - Assistant/Associate Professor
New London, Connecticut
Posted December 2023
The Yale Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Health System, Northeast Medical Group seek an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine surgeon for a full-time faculty position with interest and expertise in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. This position will have an expectation of clinical service commitment at the Yale New Haven Health Lawrence and Memorial Hospital region in New London, CT. Responsibilities will include clinical service, with the possibility of teaching, and research activities depending on the wishes and skill set of the candidate. Physicians with a sole focus on clinical care are welcome to apply.
Qualifications
Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible Orthopaedic Surgeons with fellowship training in Sports Medicine.
Academic appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should apply via: http://apply.interfolio.com/137785
Our department anticipates that the successful candidate will have a dynamic personality, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as academic collaboration.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding the position should be directed to
Julianna Butler, [email protected], Chief of Staff, Office of the Chair
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
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