Academic Spine Surgeon

The Department of Neurosurgery and the Center for Spine and Pain Medicine in the Neurological Institute at the Cleveland Clinic are seeking a full-time, academic spine surgeon to be based at our main campus in Cleveland, Ohio. Academic rank at the Assistant or Associate Professor level will be determined by qualification and experience.

The applicant must be board certified/board eligible neurosurgical or orthopaedic spine surgeon; spine fellowship training is required. Responsibilities will include clinical care, teaching, and research activities.

The Spine and Pain Medicine Center is a uniquely integrated department including orthopaedic and neurosurgical trained spine surgeons, medical spine specialists, including physiatrists, interventionalists, osteopathic physicians, psychologists, advanced practice practitioners, specialty trained nurses as well as a comprehensive chronic pain rehabilitation program. The Center features fellowship programs in both spine surgery, spine medicine, and anesthesia pain medicine the former of which is the largest in the United States. In addition to a dynamic, collaborative clinical and surgical practice, the position requires participation in resident and fellow teaching as well as basic, translational, biomechanical and/or clinical research. Clinicians in the Center for Spine and Pain Medicine work closely with other specialists in the Neurological Institute, particularly in the Center for Neuroimaging to provide evidence-informed, comprehensive world class spine care.

This dynamic position commands an extremely competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage
• Comprehensive disability and life insurance benefits
• Medical malpractice & tail coverage provided
• Generous time away coverage for vacation, sick time, holidays and CME meeting time
• Highly competitive retirement plans with employer contribution
• Faculty appointment available at the Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine commensurate with experience

Interested candidates, please include your current CV and cover letter with application

The Neurological Institute advances research into neurological disease and conducts clinical therapeutic trials to support patients with neurological issues. The Neurological Institute is a multidisciplinary research collaboration that combines the expertise of clinical principal investigators with state-of-the-art imaging and data analysis to establish and implement new approaches to the treatment of neurological disease. In addition, the Neurological Institute trains clinical fellows, full-time research fellows, and residents as next generation clinical research scientists. Opening in 2027, the Neurological Institute will introduce a brand new 1 million square feet Neurological Hospital at our Main Campus. This new facility is dedicated to diagnosing, treating and researching conditions of the brain, nervous system and spine. An advanced healthcare center featuring cutting-edge technology, this building will bring our neurological providers and services under one roof.

Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine and Pain Medicine, a major center for spine-related treatment and research, is on the forefront of developing new technologies and collaborative approaches for effectively managing back and neck disorders. In addition to participating in several clinical trials, research at our center is focused on understanding patient-reported outcomes to learn how spine diseases and treatments affect patients’ quality of life and using large databases to study the characteristics of spine patients as well as global trends in the delivery of spine care

For your career, this means more opportunities to grow at the frontlines of medicine and working with colleagues that consistently push beyond boundaries to achieve better outcomes for all patients around the globe.

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by human kindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 160,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $5 billion annually in charity care, community benefits, and unreimbursed government programs.

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The salary range displayed in this job posting reflects the anticipated salary range for new physicians hired into full-time (100% FTE) positions. This range is generally aligned with or below the 50th percentile of nationally recognized compensation benchmarks by specialty. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined in accordance with fair market value, considering factors such as professional experience, clinical expertise, board certification, work history, and FTE. This stated range excludes the value of Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, and other offerings.