Practice Details:

• The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE with 0.8 clinical time), board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in Hand Surgery and sub-specialization in pediatric hand surgery to be hired at the rank of Associate or Full Professor on the clinician track.
• This surgeon will work at Gillette Childrenâ™s Hospital, Shrinerâ™s Childrenâ™s and at MHealth.
• These health systems bring multiple specialists together to blend the best in conservative and surgical treatment for complex pediatric hand. These include: General and Subspecialty Orthopedic Surgeons, Podiatrists, Pain Management Providers, Neurosurgeons, Medical Spine (PM&R), Athletic Trainers, and Physical,  Occupational and Hand Therapists.
• This position is part of a team of 87 physicians within the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedic Surgery. 
• Opportunity may exist to work with hand fellows, plastics or orthopedic residents and/or medical students.

Responsibilities: 

• Patient care at Gillett Childrenâ™s Hospital, Shrinerâ™s Childrenâ™s and MHealth
• Employed by MPhysicians, and participation in service, research, and educational activities on behalf of the department, the medical school, and the profession.
• Pursuit of educational and outcome-driven goals fostered by the service line goals, system goals, and the individuals own areas of interest
• Active participation in organizations and academic societies

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Orthopedic Surgery residency and hand fellowship-training program with demonstrated interest in pediatric hand and upper extremity sub specialization.
• Reliable clinician with sound judgement and technical expertise
• Understands and places importance on patient care/service
• Detail oriented and self-motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Education-focused and a creative problem-solver 
• Exceptional collaboration abilities with partners and staff
• Board 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.   
• Leadership experience and interest

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