The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is seeking a Sports Medicine Orthopedic surgeon who will have teaching, research and clinical service responsibilities in Sports Medicine. Appointment is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor based on background and qualifications and may be either on the Clinical or Tenure Track, depending upon research interests and background. This is an outstanding opportunity to join our academic department and to be a part of our thriving sports medicine service which provides comprehensive care to the Iowa Hawkeye athletic teams and to athletes from Eastern Iowa and beyond.

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025.  This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services.  The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships.  The sports medicine service will be a critical part of this new facility. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly-skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Education Requirement:

• The candidate must hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree
• The candidate must be a graduate of an ACGME accredited orthopedic residency program or its equivalent
• The candidate must be a graduate (or anticipated graduate) of a fellowship program in sports medicine and be eligible for or hold a CAQ from the ABOS in sports medicine

Required Qualifications:

• The candidate must be eligible for Iowa medical licensure
• Excellent clinical and academic credentials
• Experience working in a team setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to ongoing performance improvement

Desirable Qualifications:

• American Board of Orthopedic Surgery certification or eligibility preferred. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

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