Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty, Assistant, Associate, or Professor

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in pediatric orthopaedic surgery to join its faculty at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level. This full‑time position offers the opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized pediatric orthopaedics program within a leading medical center known for excellence in patient care and research. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive orthopaedic care to pediatric patients. Clinical responsibilities include evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital and developmental conditions and traumatic injuries, general pediatric orthopaedic care with particular focus on the hand and foot, including both operative and non‑operative management and clubfoot casting. Faculty members will be involved in teaching and mentoring orthopaedic surgery residents and pediatric orthopaedic fellows. Teaching responsibilities may include didactic lectures, clinical supervision, and skills training. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of future leaders in pediatric orthopedic medicine. Extra training in adult or medical education is encouraged but not required. Faculty are encouraged to engage in clinical research, outcomes research, quality improvement initiatives, or translational research aligned with institutional priorities. Opportunities exist for collaboration with established research programs across Cincinnati Children’s, including physical and occupational therapy, biomechanics, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and population health. Academic productivity and external funding expectations will be commensurate with faculty rank. Job Responsibilities Patient Care – Provide safe, effective and compassionate patient care commensurate with the level of advancement and clinical specialty. Provide contributions to clinical service as evidenced by expertise in clinical care. Develop local and regional recognition by peers and patients as an authority in the field. Develop a local or regional referral base for subspecialist. Develop clinical skills or programs that are locally or regionally distinctive. Document patient care on appropriate records. May implement innovative approaches to patient care. Provide disease‑specific expert consultation relative to area of specialty. Examine patients and coordinate services for their care. Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment and discontinuation of care. Formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient‑specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient’s assessment. Plan and coordinate care, treatment and rehabilitation for discharged patients. Monitor appropriateness of therapeutic management and care to assure that it occurs in a timely fashion. Promote patient care outcomes on an ongoing basis. Teaching and Training – Teach and supervise the patient care of assigned medical students, residents and fellows, monitoring the medical care of patients to ensure it is safe and effective. Contributions may include recognition as an excellent teacher, role model and mentor; assume a role in a major teaching or clinical training program; be invited to participate in local and regional educational opportunities; participate in the development or direction of educational program, curricular offerings and teaching materials; participate in curriculum committee or other educational related committees. May serve as consultant to other faculty and community physicians. May prepare, organize and provide lectures for residents. Prepare and regularly teach at bedside in the Division. Participate in all divisional/departmental educational activities. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars. Service and/or Administration – Participate in service and/or administration as evidenced by one of the following: contribute to the development of programs for patient care or educational purposes; or take a role in the direction of an academic division; or provide consultation on a specific program development; or participate in performance improvement programs; or participate on divisional, departmental, or Medical Staff committees. Provide faculty coverage as needed within the department. Actively participate in all Division activities. Maintain currency in all departmental policies, procedures and standards. Promote interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships and encourage team concepts. Promote the implementation of long and short term goals and objectives and ensure that they are appropriate to the Division. Complete evaluations for students, residents and peers. Scholarly Activity – Participate in scholarly activities as evidenced by: publication of clinical investigation, clinical observations, reviews, chapters or books; participation in clinical trials, and/or clinical investigations; review manuscripts. Design and conduct clinical research on various areas of clinical specialty. Publish and/or co‑author findings and conclusions resulting from research in a timely fashion. Present findings internally. Assist in the design and implementation of programs which evaluate the efficacy of treatment. Recommend approaches for improvement activities, recommend and perform new processes, collect and measure data, develop processes based on performance and communicate results. Assist in obtaining funding from outside sources for research and teaching programs. Job Qualifications Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine OR equivalent Unrestricted licensed physician Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division Completion of all required pre‑employment activities Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the department Preferred: Board certification Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co