Orthopedic Surgeon - Trauma

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon-University of Minnesota 
Physician Faculty Position at Regions Hospital
Level:  Assistant or Associate  (depending on credentials)
Location:  Saint Paul, Minnesota

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time orthopedic surgeon with expertise and training in Trauma and Fracture Care. Depending on credentials, the candidate will be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor or above. 

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in orthopedic surgery and eligible for Minnesota State licensure. The individual must have fulfilled an orthopaedic trauma fellowship in good standing. 

This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota (UMN)  and University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP).

Applicants should also complete an application for this position with the University of Minnesota. The corresponding job opening can be found here.

Practice Details

• Full- time (1.0 cTE with 0.8 clinical time), board-certified or board-eligible academic orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in Trauma Surgery.
• This surgeon will work at Regions Hospital Level I Trauma Center, and work in partnership with the Trauma Research Laboratory, Ortho Trauma PA Team, and have responsibility for teaching of both Residents and Fellows.
• HealthPartners Musculoskeletal Care brings multiple specialists together to blend the best in conservative and surgical treatment for bone, muscle and joint problems. These include: General and Subspecialty Orthopedic Surgeons, Podiatrists, Pain Management Providers, Trauma Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Medical Spine (PM&R), Athletic Trainers, and Physical and Occupational Therapists.
• The hired candidate will become a part of an intimate team of 10 orthopedic surgeons at Regions Hospital who are dedicated to exceptional patient care and fracture expertise and training.  Additionally, they will join a department of over 40 within the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
• The individual will work with residents, fellows and medical students, and have access to the Ortho Trauma Research Lab and an outstanding Advanced Practice Provider Trauma Team.
• The Regions Trauma Team expects each member to be a highly colegial and hardworking individual who contributes to the academic mission as well as to provide exceptional care.  The team of surgeons and department members holds up the highest standards of care and training and pursues a mission within a highly supportive health system, HealthPartners, with a 20+ year working relationship.

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Orthopedic Surgery residency and trauma fellowship-training program.
• Reliable clinician with sound judgement and technical expertise.
• Understands and places importance on patient care/service.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Education-focused and a creative problem-solver.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional collaboration abilities with partners and staff.
• Board eligible/certified. Licensed or ability to obtain /maintain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure and DEA certification in the State of Minnesota
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
• Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of VISA category while in the United States.

About the Department

Benefits

Applications must be submitted online. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.