Clinical Faculty-Hip-Knee Specialist

Company: Washington University School of Medicine
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Clinical faculty opportunity in nationally-ranked academic orthopedic practice Washington University School of Medicine's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Joint Preservation, Reconstruction and Replacement Division - seeks a full-time clinical faculty member (assistant or associate professor commensurate -with experience), to join our high-volume practice.



Responsibilities:
Clinical: -This full-time position offers tremendous opportunity for rapid clinical practice growth, clinical and translational research, and participation in our resident and fellow education programs.

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• The successful candidate will play a major role in the development of our expanding clinical practice and will be fully integrated into the academic activities of the department and adult reconstruction division.
  
• Washington University School of Medicine enjoys strong brand awareness and has a reputation for providing premier clinical care regionally and nationally.
  
• The hip and knee division at Washington University Orthopedics has a national and international reputation for excellence in care, from robotics in joint replacement to the latest in surgical techniques and protocols.
  
• Our specialists work as a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide array of hip and knee conditions - from everyday joint degeneration to the most complex deformities.
  
  Academic Instruction: Academic responsibilities include active participation in, and commitment to, orthopedic fellow and resident education, including:
  
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  • Clinical training and
    
  • Participating in conferences, journal clubs and related
    
    Research: The faculty member will conduct research (clinical, basic science, translational and/or biomechanics), working with researchers within the department and across Washington University School of Medicine. Our research coordinators have a long history of research contribution.
    Education, Experience and Skills:
    Required: All applicants must have completed, or be in the process of completing, a joint reconstruction fellowship training program. All applicants must be board certified or board eligible, and must be eligible to obtain a permanent Missouri medical license.
    
    
    
    Additional Qualifications: A dedication to excellence in patient care and teaching, and an interest in clinical, basic science, translational and/or biomechanics research.
    About Washington University Orthopedics
    OUR MISSION AND VISION
    Our mission is to have a national and international impact on orthopedics through excellence in clinical care, education, research and leadership. Our vision is to grow our impact on patients and our community by improving access and outcomes, to train the next generation of orthopedic surgical leaders, and to transform the future of orthopedic care through discovery and innovation.
    EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
    
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    • Washington University provides comprehensive and competitive benefits, including:
      
    • Competitive compensation plus productivity earning potential
      
    • Year-end bonus based on division profitability
      
    • Retirement savings plan
      
    • Work-life balance resources, including family-care solutions for children and dependent adults
      
    • Tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependent children
      
    • Discretionary allowance for approved professional and education expenses
      
    • Free MetroLink/bus pass
      
    • Free life insurance
      
    • Health, dental, vision insurance
      
    • Health savings (HSA) and flex savings (FSA) accounts
      
    • Long-term disability insurance
      
    • Flex spending plan
      
      For a summary of benefits, visit
      
      
      CONTACT: Please email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
      
      Debbie Long, Admin Assistant to John Clohisy, MD
      
      Daniel C. and Betty B. Viehmann Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Chief, Adult Reconstructive Surgery
      
      djlong@wustl.edu
      
      314-747-2566
      
      
      
      For a full job description, visit

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