Orthopaedic Surgery- Foot/Ankle Surgeon - Faculty Opportunity - Temple Health (Philadelphia, PA)

The renowned Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine at Temple Health seeks an academically oriented Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship-Trained in foot/ankle surgery who strongly desires to align with a nationally recognized and thriving Department. The Department is keenly interested in candidates who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in developing a robust clinical program.

The ideal candidate is BE/BC in Orthopaedic Surgery, trained in an ACGME accredited residency and fellowship program, and possesses credentials for a faculty appointment at the minimum level of Assistant Professor. Both fellows and experienced physicians are welcome to apply. The new faculty member will be expected to make clinical, academic, and research contributions to the Department. Temple Health offers potential candidates a uniquely supportive practice environment with an emphasis on quality patient care, research, education, mentorship, individual career development, and collegiality among faculty members.

A generous compensation and faculty benefits package is available, including:
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and CME Time/Stipend
• Health Insurance (Independence Blue Cross), Delta Dental, and Vision
• Tuition Remission
• 403b – defined contribution with generous employer match
• Rank and compensation commensurate with experience
• Paid medical malpractice insurance, and more!

The Department currently consists of (17) full and part-time faculty members, all of whom have specific subspecialty interests, and an ACGME training program consisting of (20) residents. Clinical/basic science research and teaching medical & podiatry students are active endeavors in our Department. We have (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.

Procedure for Candidacy

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application: https://bit.ly/4iHDjNO 

Your application will not be considered complete and until you have submitted all of the required documents and information. All documents must be in PDF format.

Application materials should include a curriculum vita, personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references names/contact information and a statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions 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: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu 

For confidential inquires and or questions about the position please contact Michael Lester.

We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about our commitment to diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit OHEDI.

The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Temple University Hospital (TUH): As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, TUH is a teaching hospital where the latest procedures and techniques are pioneered and where students and other physicians come to learn. It is also a robust research center that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science and altering the course of serious disease. All of this means that Temple physicians and staff are at the forefront of medical knowledge.

For more information about Temple University Hospital, please visit: https://bit.ly/2KyPg9I

Temple Faculty Physicians (TFP): Temple Faculty Physicians, the academic practice plan of Temple University Health System, is made up of more than 500 physicians who represent almost every subspecialty in modern medicine – from family medicine physicians to organ transplant surgeons.

For more information about Temple Faculty Physicians, please visit: https://bit.ly/3cNj4Lw

Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM): The School of Medicine and Temple University Hospital (TUH), its chief clinical training site, provide care for patients from throughout the region seeking advanced tertiary- and quaternary-level care. In addition, TUH serves one of the most vulnerable populations in the nation, providing more free and under-reimbursed care than any other hospital in Pennsylvania.

For more information about the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit: https://bit.ly/2KtfMBj

Temple Health consists of:

• Temple University Hospital (TUH)
• Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus
• Fox Chase Cancer Center
• Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Campus
• Temple University Hospital – Northeastern Campus
• Temple University Hospital- Women's and Families
• Temple Health- Chestnut Hill Hospital (TH-CHH)
• Temple Faculty Physicians
• Temple Physicians, Inc.
• Temple Transport Team
• ReadyCare

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