Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Spine Orthopedic Surgeon 494263

Job Description:

The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences is seeking a qualified dynamic and collaborative Spine Orthopedic Surgeon to join our Department of Orthopedic surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as Assistant/Associate Professor. This faculty position includes responsibilities in Clinical Spine Surgery Medical Education and Research. The Department serves Toledo and surrounding communities by delivering patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings training the next generation of providers and advancing research for improved musculoskeletal outcomes. The successful candidate will be actively involved in all three academic missions.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat spinal disorders and injuries in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Perform complex spine surgeries including minimally invasive degenerative deformity and trauma cases
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams including PM&R neurosurgery pain management and physical therapy
• Deliver orthopedic lectures and clinical teaching to medical students across all levels including spine-specific anatomy and pathology
• Mentor medical students and residents pursing careers in orthopedic spine surgery
• Participating in Medical students clinical skills exams summer research programs and simulation-based teaching
• Lead spine-focused workshops and journal clubs
• Participate in clinical and or translational research in spine-related fields (Spinal fusion techniques biologics biomechanics pain management)
• Publish peer-reviewed manuscripts and present at national conferences as needed
• Duties assigned by the department chair

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Spine Surgery (Orthopedic or Neurosurgical Spine Fellowship)
• Eligibility for Ohio medical licensure
• Experience in clinical education of medical students and residents
• Demonstrated commitment to research and academic development

Communication & Other Skills:

• Expertise in both open and minimally invasive spine techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative mindset for working with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage clinical academic and research duties
• Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in education and healthcare
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a high-functioning academic environment
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA regulations
• Flexible scheduling including evening/weekend hours as necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• NIH or industry-sponsored research experience
• Prior academic faculty experience in orthopedic spine surgery
• Experience supervising residents and medical students in academic or clinical settings

Benefits:

• Retirement Benefits including two pension plans
  • UTP pension plan with employer contribution.
  • UT Academic pension
• Eligibility for health dental vision and life insurance coverage through the University of Toledo
• Paid time off paid parental and maternity leave
• UT provides a Tuition Fee Waiver Program for Employees and Dependents
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• UTP opts out of FICA reducing the employees payroll taxes

About Toledo Ohio:

The city of Toledo is located in NW Ohio near the western point of Lake Erie and along the Maumee River. Being the 4th largest city in Ohio Toledo continues to grow as it is home to over 200000 residents. There is much to see and do as it is home to 19 large metro parks with over 120 miles to bike walk and hike along the trails. Downtown Toledo is the hub for entertainment as you can visit the Toledo Museum of Art the Toledo Zoo and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra! The city also partakes in numerous sports activities from minor league baseball golfing clubs and hockey which can all be found within a few miles of each other.

Toledo continues to be one of the most affordable places to live in the region. There are many different living options from lofts in downtown to comfortable suburbs and villas. Toledo holds many high-quality schools and universities open for parents and students.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment educational programs or activities on the basis of race color religion sex age ancestry national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression military or veteran status disability familial status or political affiliation.

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