Sports Orthopaedic Surgeon - ACADEMIC POSITION

Position description

The candidate will provide comprehensive orthopaedic sports medicine care for adolescents, and young adults with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, including ligamentous knee injuries, patellofemoral instability, shoulder instability, hip preservation pathology, and sports-related overuse conditions. Candidates with experience in advanced sports medicine procedures such as hip arthroscopy, complex knee ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, meniscus preservation/transplantation, shoulder instability surgery, and limb realignment procedures are encouraged to apply.

About the role

This position is intended to support the continued growth of UCSF Sports Medicine and expand access to specialized sports care throughout Northern California. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the UCSF Women’s Sports Medicine Center, pediatric orthopaedics, the hip preservation team, primary care sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, and regional outreach programs supporting youth and high school athletics.

Requirements

• A valid California medical license
• MD or DO degree from an accredited program
• Completed an accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency program
• Completed fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and/or Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the orthopaedic care of the adult and adolescent athlete
• Experience with sports medicine procedures involving shoulder instability, ACL reconstruction, hip arthroscopy, patellofemoral instability, cartilage restoration, or multiligament knee reconstruction
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical education and mentorship
• Interest in regional outreach, community engagement, and youth/high school sports coverage
• Interest in clinical research, outcomes research, or clinical innovation initiatives

Pay

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary for this position is $154,700. This position is governed by the UC Health Sciences Compensation Plan, APM-670 Apm 670), which allows for eligibility for negotiated additional compensation. As such, the total negotiated salary (including base and negotiated components) can be significantly higher and can range up to $900,000 depending on individual qualifications, clinical productivity, and other factors assessed at the time of offer.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.)
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.