UNIV-Open Rank-Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon-Department of Orthopaedics

Job Description Summary The Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina is recruiting a board certified/board eligible Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon with exceptional expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques and sports-related foot and ankle injuries. The incumbent will partner with our current orthopaedic faculty and clinical staff in serving patients in the Charleston tri-county area, including local and regional professional sport teams.

Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Faculty Cost Center CC000989 COM Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Medicine CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-00 Pay Range 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Key Requirements & Qualifications

Clinical Excellence:

• Board certification/eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery with fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Exceptional proficiency in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgical techniques
• Specialized expertise in sports-related foot and ankle injuries including:
  • Arthroscopic procedures
  • Cartilage restoration techniques

Research Commitment

• Strong commitment to clinical research participation and leadership
• Willingness to be an active member of collaborative research teams
• Experience or strong interest in:
  • Patient-reported outcomes research
  • Surgical technique innovation studies
  • Multi-center clinical trials
• Publication record or demonstrated research potential

Additional Qualifications

• Sincere interest in medical education and resident/fellow training
• Experience with professional and collegiate athlete care preferred
• Commitment to advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary patient care

Department Highlights

The Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has 46 Faculty members serving the clinical, research, and education missions. The Department delivers the region's most comprehensive range of musculoskeletal services, encompassing every orthopaedic subspecialty. We treat more than 40,000 patients each year with the most innovative technology and sophisticated procedures.

What We Offer

• Integration into an established, high-volume foot and ankle practice
• Access to cutting-edge surgical technology and equipment
• Collaborative research environment with established protocols
• Opportunity to work with professional and collegiate sports teams
• Academic advancement opportunities within MUSC system
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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