Hand and Upper Extremity Service Section Chief (ACADEMIC POSITION)

Hand And Upper Extremity Service Section Chief (Academic Position)

The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks an outstanding leader in Orthopaedic Hand Service to serve as Section Chief. In partnership with the Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Section Chief will oversee academic and operational activities within the Hand Section, manage day-to-day activities of the section, mentor faculty, promote research and coordinate educational programs. The candidate will provide diagnostic and interventional management with the full spectrum of musculoskeletal diagnoses. The selected candidate will be appointed to the Associate/Full Professor rank of the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, Clinical X, or In-Residence faculty series.

The selected candidate will be expected to collaborate in investigative work that leads to publications in peer-reviewed journals and participate in both didactic and bedside teaching and mentoring activities for our medical students, residents, and fellows. The position will be based primarily at UCSF Health and its satellite clinics and will have full access to all UCSF sites and academic resources.

Requirements: All requirements must be met at the time of hire.

• A valid California medical license will be required as a condition of employment
• MD or DO degree from an accredited program
• Completed an accredited Orthopaedic Residency program
• Completed a Hand Fellowship
• Board certification/eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery

Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 The minimum base salary range for this position is $190,600. This position is governed by the UC Health Sciences Compensation Plan, APM-670, which allows for eligibility for negotiated additional compensation. As such, the total negotiated salary (including base and negotiated components) can be significantly higher and can range up to $1,500,000 depending on individual qualifications, clinical productivity, and other factors assessed at the time of offer.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements:

• 3 required (contact information only)