Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon Faculty

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery within the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence in its faculty, staff, and student body. We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Spine Surgeons to join our team. UC San Diego Health is a leading academic medical center with a strong reputation for excellence in patient care, research, and education.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is a national leader in spine surgery, with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and patient safety. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment with outstanding opportunities for professional growth and academic development. As a leading academic medical center, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing the field of spine surgery through surgical innovation and research, and training the next generation of spine surgeons (residents & fellows) in an outstanding Spine Fellowship Program that has over 35 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform degenerative to higher-level complex spine surgeries, including reconstructions, traumatic spine care, and minimally invasive procedures
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, and radiologists, to provide comprehensive care to patients with spine disorders
• Develop and implement evidence-based care pathways and clinical practice guidelines for spine surgery patients
• Actively participate in the currently established American Spine Registry, a national quality improvement registry for spine care
• Collect and analyze performance measurement data on surgical site infection rates, new neurological deficits, unplanned return visits to the operating room, and pre-operative and post-operative patient-reported outcomes
• Actively participate in educational and research activities, including teaching and mentoring residents and fellows, and contributing to the advancement of spine surgery through research and publication
• Actively participate in research activities, including clinical trials and basic science research, to advance the field of spine surgery. The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience. A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review: HS Clinical Professor (APM 278) Clinical X Professor (APM 275) In-Residence Professor (APM 270) Adjunct Professor (APM 280) Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded. If appointed to a title covered by the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671)