Faculty Adult Joint Replacement Ortho Surgeon - University of Iowa

The University of Iowa Health System (UI Health) is a comprehensive academic medical center affiliated with the University of Iowa, encompassing UI Hospitals & Clinics, UI Stead Family Children's Hospital, and UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. Established with a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education, UI Health serves as a hub for healthcare innovation in Iowa and beyond. UI Hospitals & Clinics, the flagship hospital of UI Health, is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States and has been recognized as the 11th best employer for diversity in the healthcare sector, underscoring its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. We offer specialized care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, and organ transplantation.

As Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center, we provide advanced treatments and therapies, integrating research discoveries into patient care to improve outcomes and quality of life. Our research enterprise is led by the Carver College of Medicine, renowned for its pioneering discoveries and advancements in biomedical sciences. Faculty and researchers at the Carver College of Medicine conduct groundbreaking research in areas such as cancer biology, neuroscience, genetics, and public health. This research not only expands scientific knowledge but also translates into innovative treatments and therapies that benefit patients worldwide.

The University of Iowa Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking candidates for Joint Replacement Surgery faculty position. Appointment rank may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level and to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest.

Education Requirements:

• The candidate must hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree from an accredited or recognized medical or osteopathic school.
• The candidate must have graduated from a fully accredited orthopedic residency.
• The candidate must have completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement.

Required Qualifications:

• The candidate must be eligible for and successfully obtain an Iowa medical license prior to commencement.

Required Certifications:

• The candidate must be a Board-certified or Board-eligible orthopedic surgeon.

Desirable qualifications include:

• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.