Academic Orthopaedic Hip/ Knee Arthroplasty Surgery

University Health Physicians (UHP) is the physician group practice for the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC) in conjunction with its major teaching facility. UMKC supports several residencies and many of our physicians have teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students. UHP is also the primary physician group for Truman Medical Centers/University Health in Kansas City, MO. known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," it is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City, MO. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, TMC/UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we have been recognized as a regional leader in COVID care and testing.

University Health Physicians, seeks an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship trained in adult hip/knee arthroplasty. This physician will join our faculty in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UH in Kansas City, MO.

The medical center strives to improve the lives of communities served by educating tomorrow's healthcare professionals, and by providing state of the art patient care. A major goal of TMC/UH is the elimination of differences in healthcare status of Missourians based on race, geography, income, or social status.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Position requires an MD/DO degree. The candidate must be Board Eligible/Board Certified or following the "ABOS Academic Pathway" and eligible to apply for a "Physician and Surgeon" license in the state of Missouri. The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated leadership experience, renowned clinical abilities, a proven academic aptitude, track record of scholarship, and a drive for continued surgical innovation.

DEPARTMENT

Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with background and academic rank. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is proud of its diverse composition and is an equal opportunity employer.