Department: Orthopedic Surgery Location: Health Sciences Center Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Term (Fixed Term) Job Req ID: R108937 Position Description: The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Louisville Medical Center is seeking a full-time BE/BC fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Trauma surgeon with a focus in high energy trauma. The division currently includes four full-time Orthopaedic
Trauma surgeons and four Advanced Practice Providers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a regional referral center with a Level 1 Trauma program. The qualified candidate will be a full-time faculty member of the University of Louisville Medical Center and hold an academic rank within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at University of Louisville School of Medicine. What we’re seeking : Medical degree – MD or
DO. BE/BC in Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Trauma surgery required, focus in high energy periarticular fractures including pelvis and acetabulum. Excellent patient care abilities and interest in teaching Active participation in clinical research, including leading projects with residents and fellows. Participation in the adult orthopaedic trauma call coverage schedule at two different
hospitals (Level 1 and outpatient medical center). Participation and experience in OTA regional and national meetings. Holds or qualifies for licensure to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Previous NIH/DoD grant experience preferred. What we offer : Outstanding academic orthopaedic residency program. Highly collaborative culture. Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and
participation in innovative educational approaches. Opportunity to collaborate in orthopaedic related research. Faculty rank commensurate with experience. Competitive salary and generous benefits. About us: UofL Health – UofL Hospital – J. David Richardson Trauma Center has a long-standing history of being the local, regional and national leader for trauma and burn care in Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Last
year alone, our trauma center provided care for over 3,600 patients who needed the highly-specialized services of our multi-disciplinary trauma program. We are the region’s only American College of Surgeons (ACS) verified Level I trauma center for adults and we are one of only two Level I adult trauma centers in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Additionally, we are the region’s only Level I burn unit. UofL Hospital is
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