Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Physician
University of California San Diego
Application
Details
Posted: 10-Feb-25
Location: La Jolla, California
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Sector:
College / University
Internal Number: 5990521
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, Adjunct, In-Residence) Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Physician
University of California San Diego
Position overview Position title: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Physician
Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $300,000- $450,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html).
Application Window
Open date: February 7, 2025
Next review date: Sunday, Mar 9, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery within the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego (http://ortho.ucsd.edu/) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and is seeking highly skilled and experienced Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeons to join our team.
Responsibilities:
Perform a wide range of surgical and non-surgical treatments for sports-related injuries including joint injuries, fractures, soft tissue, and ligament damage.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including sports medicine physicians, anesthesiologists, and radiologists to provide comprehensive care to patients.
Develop and implement evidence-based care pathways and clinical practice guidelines for sports medicine patients.
Participate in educational activities, including teaching and mentoring residents and fellows.
Participate in research activities, including clinical trials and/or basic science research to advance the field of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and contribute to the advancement of orthopaedic sports medicine through research and publications.
The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.
As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Candidates must have an MD, DO, or equivalent, or MD/PhD equivalent in health-related fields.
Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited orthopedic surgery residency training program. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Candidates must have completed a fellowship program in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine by the time of the start of the appointment.
Preferred qualifications Candidates with a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in sports medicine or in managing complex sports injuries are preferred.
Candidates with a minimum of 1 year of experience working with sports teams, affiliations, or organizations, including knowledge of team dynamics and on-site care protocol are preferred. Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Authorization of Information Release - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions will be subject to an institutional reference check. https://aps.ucsd.edu/_files/Authorization_Release_of_Information_Form.pdf
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
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Apply link:https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04195 Help contact:lddyson@ucsd.edu About UC San Diego The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. Click for more information on Assembly Bill-810 Click for more information on Senate Bill-791
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