Section Chief, Adult Reconstruction (Hip & Knee Arthroplasty) & Assoc Prof/Prof, Orthopaedic Surgery

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Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients .

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff and is seeking a Section Chief of Arthroplasty at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor to lead and oversee all clinical, educational , and research activities within the division . The Section Chief will be responsible for advancing the division's mission to provide exceptional patient care, cutting-edge research, and world-class education in arthroplasty . This leadership role requires a visionary who can foster a collaborative environment that supports innovation, excellence, and the professional development of faculty, staff, and trainees .

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Division of Arthroplasty .
• Recruit, retain, and cultivate a collaborative and talented faculty team to expand the Division to increase surgical volume, enhance academic achievements, & foster development of cutting-edge techniques and technologies .
• Collaborate with departmental and institutional leadership to align the division's goals with the broader mission of COM and UC Health .
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality arthroplasty services, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety .
• Expand the outpatient arthroplasty program and build out a complimentary robotic arthroplasty program .
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and best practices in arthroplasty including registry requirements .
• Lead the division's educational programs, including residency training in arthroplasty and update the resident curriculum for adult reconstruction and arthroplasty .
• Drive the division's research agenda, promoting innovative and impactful research in arthroplasty while collaborating with faculty in other departmental divisions .
• Secure extramural funding and support faculty in obtaining research grants and conducting high-quality research and assist in developing a clinical trials program for the division .

Minimum Requirements

• M.D., D . O . or foreign equivalent.
• Successful completion of an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency .
• Successful completion of an Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship .

Additional Qualifications Considered

• A demonstratable record of success in academic achievement, with incrementally increased regional and national reputation.
• Final Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:

Salary Information:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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