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Faculty Physician – Geriatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Clinical Program Director
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time orthopedic surgeon with expertise in general orthopedic fracture care and geriatric trauma fracture care to be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor or above, on the academic or clinician track. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery with a required fellowship in trauma with focus on Geriatric patients. The individual hired will also be employed full-time in the University of Minnesota Physicians practice group and must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Minnesota.
Academic Responsibilities:
This is an exceptional career opportunity for an academic Orthopedic surgeon to lead our geriatric initiative called, The Masters’ Program, a joint collaboration between HealthPartners Health System, and the University of Minnesota. The Masters has been growing for well over a decade and includes a comprehensive bone health approach to older and frailer patients who sustain fractures. The program is characterized by a 3-part model, inclusive of Bone Health Clinics, Hospital Co-Management, and the acclaimed Mobile Outreach program which diagnoses and treats patients in the nursing home setting when appropriate. This program is tied to a Geriatric Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship and yields many research opportunities, which we want our newest faculty member to lead.
The ideal candidate would be an orthopedic surgeon with:
Clinical Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
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Academic Responsibilities:
This is an exceptional career opportunity for an academic Orthopedic surgeon to lead our geriatric initiative called, The Masters’ Program, a joint collaboration between HealthPartners Health System, and the University of Minnesota. The Masters has been growing for well over a decade and includes a comprehensive bone health approach to older and frailer patients who sustain fractures. The program is characterized by a 3-part model, inclusive of Bone Health Clinics, Hospital Co-Management, and the acclaimed Mobile Outreach program which diagnoses and treats patients in the nursing home setting when appropriate. This program is tied to a Geriatric Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship and yields many research opportunities, which we want our newest faculty member to lead.
The ideal candidate would be an orthopedic surgeon with:
- A passion for the study and treatment of elderly patients
- A track record of innovative care delivery and scholarship
- Experience in a geriatric focused trauma or recon practice, or related fellowship
- A desire for teaching and research in this clinical domain
- Leadership aptitude to run a multi-faceted clinical and academic program, lead a fellowship and provide mentoring learners and faculty
- Ability to work effectively inside and across organizations with interdisciplinary interests and a focus on outstanding clinical care and academic achievement
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Includes patient care at TRIA and Methodist Hospital and affiliated sites as needed.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited ACGME Orthopedic Surgery residency and/or fellowship-training program.
- Required fellowship in trauma with focus on Geriatric patients.
- Board eligible/certified.
- Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure.
- Ability to obtain/maintain DEA certification in the State of Minnesota
- Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges
- Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of VISA category while in the United States.
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If you are interested in a Geriatric Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowships please contact:
Fellowship Director:
Peter A Cole, M.D.
Fellowship Director
Fellowship Director:
Peter A Cole, M.D.
Fellowship Director
