Orthopedic Surgery (Assistant Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. Located in the heart of the world's largest medical center (Texas Medical Center), and the fourth largest metropolitan region in the United States, Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates (Baylor Affiliates). The Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery is renowned for high-quality, personalized patient care; groundbreaking musculoskeletal research; and a strong commitment to the education of future physicians and healthcare providers. This position includes:

• An established Orthopedic Surgery Department dedicated to professional growth and advancement of its faculty.
• A dynamic patient-focused clinical practice that offers sub-specialty care in all areas of orthopedics and musculoskeletal service line integration
• Competitive base salary with guarantee and production bonus options
• Comprehensive benefits including occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Integration of medical students and residents.

Summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Baylor Medicine are seeking to hire a full-time, board-certified, joint reconstruction fellowship trained, orthopedic surgeon at the academic rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The anticipated start date is on or February 2026.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement plans to ensure comprehensive, timely, and high-quality patient care services with maximum operating efficiency.
• Participate in college, hospital, and community outreach activities to promote the Department, Division, and BCM.
• Ensure safe and effective care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
• Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency.
• Provide orthopedic call coverage within the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and at BCM affiliate hospitals within the Texas Medical Center as required.
• Support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
• Serve as preceptor, mentor, and resources to less experienced faculty, staff, and learners.
• Attend required department, college, and hospital professional meetings.
• May see patients in Baylor Medicine remote locations.

Minimum Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• License to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
• Completion of orthopedic surgery residency training and joint reconstruction fellowship training from programs certified by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or equivalent.
• Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in providing medical care in an academic setting or equivalent practice.
• Experience in using an electronic medical record, EPIC preferred.
• Experience teaching in an accredited program.
• Evidence of effective communication skills in collaboration with group practice.