Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Job Category: Academic Staff; Employment Type: Regular; Job Profile: Clinical Assistant Professor.

About the role

The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation seeks an engaged, energetic Orthopedic Surgeon to join the faculty within the Orthopedic Trauma Section. The faculty member will provide clinical care at UW Health University Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Unity Point Health – Meriter Hospital (dedicated Geriatric Hip Fracture Program), with opportunities to participate in pediatric trauma care at UW Health American Family Children’s Hospital. Clinical duties include call coverage, dedicated OR time for timely daytime care of urgent/emergent injuries, and outpatient clinic in partnership with Orthopedic Trauma Advanced Practice Providers. Medical education is a core component, involving teaching and mentorship of residents, medical students, and other learners, plus participation in the section’s established clinical research portfolio and the option to develop an individual research program. The position carries a trust designation with access to vulnerable populations, requiring an initial caregiver check under Wisconsin Caregiver Law and renewal every four years.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care including call coverage (average 1:6), OR coverage, and outpatient clinics at UW Health and affiliated locations.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows; develop or participate in unique or exceptional teaching programs in clinical or classroom settings.
• Engage in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health, maintaining collegial relationships with faculty.
• For those pursuing research: conduct independent research or collaborate with established researchers on clinical trials, clinical outcomes research, etc.
• Participate in the care of pediatric trauma patients at UW Health American Family Children’s Hospital.
• Contribute to the department’s academic mission through mentorship, scholarly activity, and potential development of an individual research program.

Requirements

• Wisconsin Medical license by the start date.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery by the start date.
• Completion of a US Orthopedic Surgery residency and an Orthopedic Trauma Association‑Accredited Fellowship by the start date.
• Eligibility for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the start date.
• MD or DO, or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for pediatric trauma patients.
• Experience providing clinical care in an academic medical center environment, including recent (within three years) experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Academic interest demonstrated through peer‑reviewed publications and scholarly research activity (highly desired).
• For appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on the CHS or CT track, meet department promotion criteria and School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines.

Benefits

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For details, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Faculty/Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

Pay

Compensation is negotiable for a 12‑month appointment.