CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This full-time position offers tremendous opportunity for rapid clinical practice growth, clinical and translational research, and participation in our resident and fellow education programs.

The successful candidate will play a major role in the development of our expanding clinical practice and will be fully integrated into the academic activities of the department and division.

Washington University School of Medicine enjoys strong brand awareness and has a reputation for providing premier clinical care regionally and nationally.

Adult joint reconstructive surgery at Washington University Orthopedics has an international reputation for excellence in care, from robotic joint replacement to the latest in surgical techniques and protocols.

Our specialists work as a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide array of hip and knee conditions — from everyday joint degeneration to the most complex deformities.

Academic Instruction: Academic responsibilities include active participation in, and commitment to, orthopedic fellow and resident education, including clinical training and teaching and participating in conferences, journal clubs and related activities.

Research: The faculty member will conduct research (clinical, basic science, translational and/or biomechanics), working with researchers within the department and across Washington University School of Medicine. Our research coordinators have a long history of research contribution.

All applicants must have completed, or be in the process of completing, a joint reconstruction fellowship training program. All applicants must be board certified or board eligible, and must be eligible to obtain a permanent Missouri medical license. Additional Qualifications: A dedication to excellence in patient care and teaching, and an interest in clinical, basic science, translational and/or biomechanics research.

About WashU Medicine Orthopedics

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is consistently ranked among the top medical schools and academic medical centers in the nation, renowned for its excellence in patient care, education, and research. The School of Medicine partners wtih BJC HealthCare, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, providing faculty with access to a wide network of hospitals and clinical settings throughout the region. Faculty physicians are members of Washington University Physicians, one of the most comprehensive academic physician groups in the country, offering collaborative opportunities across multiple specialties and disciplines. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Washington University is a national leader in musculoskeletal care, innovation, and discovery. With more than 90 faculty and 600 staff across clinical, research, and academic divisions, the department is recognized for advancing orthopedic science and providing world-class care across subspecialties, including adult reconstructive surgery, spine, sports medicine, trauma, hand and microsurgery, foot and ankle, pediatric orthopedics, and oncology. The department’s Adult Re...constructive Surgery Division provides comprehensive care for patients with complex hip and knee conditions and is known for its pioneering techniques in joint preservation, replacement, and revision surgery. Faculty benefit from robust research infrastructure, clinical trial support, and mentorship within a collegial and collaborative academic environment. Washington University faculty have access to state-of-the-art facilities at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, and other partner sites, where they deliver high-volume, high-quality orthopedic care supported by dedicated teams of advanced practice providers, physical therapists, and nursing staff. Faculty are also actively engaged in resident and fellow education, shaping the next generation of orthopedic surgeons through one of the nation’s most respected training programs.

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