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The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time orthopedic surgeon with expertise in trauma/fracture care to be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor or above, on the academic or clinician track. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery with a required additional trauma fellowship. The individual hired will also be employed full- time in the University of Minnesota Physicians practice group and must be eligible for medical licensure
in the State of Minnesota.

Practice Details

• The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota is seeking a 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 primary responsibility for teaching for 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.
• This position is part of an intimate team of 9 orthopedic surgeons within Regions Hospital and over 40 within the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
• Opportunity exists to work with residents, fellows and medical students, as well as research fellows and a full Advanced Practice Provider Trauma Team.

Responsibilities:
Teaching and Clinical Research Aptitude and experience strongly encouraged.

The ideal candidate would be an orthopedic trauma surgeon, with an academic interest in Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma, with expertise in management of the pelvic ring and acetabulum, and complex articular fractures.

• 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.

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