Job Description

SPINE ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON Requisition # 75547 Position Basics

Type of Position	TENURE-TRACK/CLINICAL
Advertising Ends on:	Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on:	Friday, February 21st, 2025
College:	Carver College of Medicine
Department:	Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

Salary
Salary:

Commensurate

Position Details
Full/Part Time Status:

Full Time

Position Description:

The University of Iowa Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is seeking a faculty spine surgeon who will have teaching, research, and clinical service responsibilities in the Spine Division of the department. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor based on background and qualifications and may be in either on the Clinical or Tenure Track, depending upon research interests and background. The University of Iowa is a level 1 trauma center and cares for severely injured patients from around the state. This is an outstanding opportunity to join our academic department and to be a part of our growing spine service.

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care's nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. The orthopedic spine service will provide care to patients at this new facility as well as at the central Level 1 Trauma Center. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly-skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Education Requirement:

• The candidate must hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree.
• The candidate must be a graduate of an ACGME accredited orthopedic residency program, or its equivalent.
• The candidate must have completed a fellowship in spine surgery.

Required Qualifications:

• The candidate must be eligible for Iowa medical licensure.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to ongoing performance improvement.

Certifications:

• American Board of Orthopedic Surgery certification or eligibility prior to the start of employment is required.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated contributions to spine surgery research through scholarly activities such as publications, presentations, or other academic endeavors.
• Demonstrated commitment to education through teaching and mentoring medical students and/or residents in an academic medical setting.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace.

Online Application Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References

Number of References: 3

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Contact Information
Contact:

Kate Sharp - kate-sharp@uiowa.edu
Cmed-Orthopaedics and Rehab
Pappajohn Pavilion
140 Hawkins Drive
JPP
Iowa City, IA 52242
Department URL:

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Civil Rights Compliance , 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.

Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu , to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.

Prospective employees may review the University Campus Security Policy and the latest annual crime statistics by contacting the Department of Public Safety at 319/335-5022.

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