Orthopaedic Surgery- Sports Medicine

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia PA is currently seeking qualified applicants who are fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine and have an interest in aligning with a nationally recognized and growing Department. The new faculty member will be expected to make clinical academic and research contributions to the department.

Why Temple

• A uniquely supportive practice environment with an emphasis on quality patient care research education mentorship individual career development and collegiality among faculty members.
• (4) offices located throughout the Philadelphia area. Our main offices are based at the Temple University Hospital campus in North Philadelphia with other free-standing satellites throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.
  • Each location is staffed by a team of board-certified orthopaedic surgeons and physicians licensed physical therapists and certified athletic trainers. Radiology services are available at all our sites.
• The Sports Medicine Division has an established athletic trainer outreach program with ATCs embedded in high schools throughout the area

Candidate Qualifications

• BE/BC in Orthopaedic Surgery
• trained in an ACGME accredited fellowship program
• possess the credentials for a faculty appointment at a minimum level of Assistant Professor.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to employment

Features and Benefits

• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
• Vacation Holiday Sick and CME Time
• Generous 403b retirement match
• 457b
• Health dental and vision
• Malpractice
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repatment program

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students faculty and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences thought etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation pioneering research and world-class education. The health systems 1550 physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrows treatments to the bedside today helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods arts and cuisine.

Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital first library first medical school. Its a place where big ideas come to life. Alexander Hamilton

Procedure for Candidacy

In order to be considered for this position you must complete an online application.

Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications professional goals three professional references names/contact information and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.

Please address your application to: J. Milo Sewards MD Professor and Chair Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine C/O Michael R. Lester Assistant Dean Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Email:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age color disability ethnicity marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status protected by law.