Academic Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Academic Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

The Department of Orthopaedics in The MetroHealth System is seeking a board eligible/board certified Orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in pediatric orthopedic surgery. The MetroHealth System is a premier academic medical center affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. As a major teaching facility, MetroHealth serves as a Level I Adult Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the Burn Center for Northeastern Ohio and manages one of the busiest air transport services in the United States. The Orthopaedic residency and fellowship programs are integrated with University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and affiliated with CWRU.

Candidates must have completed or be in the process of completing a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. The position will be within a busy Pediatric Orthopedic Division, which is part of the Neuromuscular Skeletal Service Institute. In addition to treating a high volume of pediatric trauma cases, the ideal candidate will have a clinical and academic interest in general pediatric orthopedic conditions, including limb deformity correction, hip diseases, cerebral palsy, and other neuromuscular conditions. Faculty Appointment at Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine will be commensurate upon experience. Commitment to an academic career and the pursuit of excellence in clinical care are expected. MetroHealth Medical Center is known for providing outstanding healthcare to a diverse population, supporting a dynamic educational and training environment, and fostering the career development of our faculty members. We also have a well-established, highly productive Clinical Research Center within the department, which is available for research support and potential leadership positions depending on your training.

The MetroHealth System is redesigning its campus with an innovative transformation plan to exceed the ever-changing needs of patients and programs for the community. This billion-dollar transformation is the largest public construction project in Cuyahoga County and one of the largest in the nation. We invite you to be our partner in this important journey as we strive to transform health care in Northeast Ohio.

Cleveland, Ohio offers a great lifestyle:

• Great cost of living – 21% lower than the national average
• The Arts – largest theater complex outside of New York City, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the renowned Cleveland Orchestra & one of the world’s leading art museums
• Diverse economy – manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, biomedical
• Ease of transit – rated the 6th best city in the US for commuters
• Outdoor activities – Lake Erie for boating and beaches, skiing, Cuyahoga National Park
• Superb Metro Park system surrounding the city with many hiking and biking opportunities
• Nationally renowned food and dining scene
• Professional Sports – Major League teams (Guardians, Browns and Cavaliers)

MetroHealth invites applicants to forward their curriculum vitae to:

Tania Rizwan, Provider Recruitment
Email: trizwan@metrohealth.org

In employment, as in education, The MHS and CWRU are committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The MetroHealth System is an essential health system committed to providing health care to everyone in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and improving the health of the community overall. Its 7,500 employees deliver care to everyone at its main campus, just west of downtown Cleveland.

MetroHealth is an integrated health system with an acute care hospital housing a Level I Adult Trauma and Burn Center with full trauma surgical teams ready around the clock, a skilled nursing facility, and more than 27 locations throughout Cuyahoga County and Medina County with more on the way. Annually, we handle more than one million patient visits including more than 100,000 in the Emergency Department, one of the busiest in the country. That’s an average of 274 Emergency Department visits per day.