Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine invites applications for an accomplished academic orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon to help build one of the nation's premier integrated academic Sports Medicine programs. This recruitment is open at all ranks in the Clinical X series and aligned with the University of California Academic Senate.

UC Davis Health is making a major institutional investment in Sports Medicine to create a comprehensive program that integrates orthopaedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, musculoskeletal imaging, rehabilitation, athletic performance, research, and community outreach within a growing Musculoskeletal Service Line. This investment reflects UC Davis Health's commitment to expanding access, advancing innovation, and delivering exceptional musculoskeletal care across Northern California.

Based on qualifications and departmental needs, the successful candidate may be eligible to apply for the Chief of the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Service and/or Co-Director of the UC Davis Health Sports Medicine Clinics.

Working alongside nationally recognized colleagues across UC Davis Health, the successful candidate will help advance innovative clinical programs, educate trainees at all levels, pursue meaningful clinical and translational research, and care for athletes across the spectrum-from youth and recreational athletes to collegiate athletes at UC Davis and professional athletes with Sacramento Republic FC.

This position is ideally suited for someone excited to shape the future of Sports Medicine at UC Davis Health by helping build one of the nation's premier integrated academic sports medicine programs within one of the nation's leading orthopaedic departments.

Located in Sacramento, UC Davis Health offers an exceptional academic environment and quality of life, with convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, the Sierra Nevada, and the California coast.

EXPECTATIONS

This position will provide clinical care at least four days per week. This position will also include the teaching and supervision of fellows, residents, and medical students, as well as participate in departmental meetings, conferences, hospital and departmental committees.

For the full position description and to apply, visit (https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07745).

• M.D. (or equivalent)
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency
• Board Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Candidates in the Clinical X series must demonstrate the ability and experience to conduct scholarly/clinical/translational research and must provide evidence of experience obtaining extramural funding and/or administering clinical trials.

• Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
• Eligibility for California medical licensure by the appointment start date

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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