Opportunity Details
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Commensurate w/Experience
Faculty (Full-time) Assistant or Associate Professor (commensurate with experience). Adult Joint Reconstructive Surgery,
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks a full-time faculty member to join its high-volume Adult Joint Reconstructive Surgery practice. The position offers opportunities for clinical practice growth, clinical and translational research, and participation in resident and fellow education. The successful candidate will help develop the expanding clinical practice and participate fully in the academic activities of the department and division.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of adult hip and knee conditions, including joint degeneration and complex deformities.
- Participate in a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced joint reconstruction care, including robotic joint replacement and contemporary surgical techniques and protocols.
- Contribute to clinical practice development and growth while supporting the department’s academic mission.
Academic Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in orthopedic resident and fellow education through clinical training and teaching.
- Participate in conferences, journal clubs, and related educational activities.
Research:
Conduct or contribute to clinical, basic science, translational and/or biomechanics research in collaboration with department researchers and colleagues across Washington University School of Medicine, with support from experienced research coordinators.
About WashU Medicine Orthopedics
Department highlights provided for this posting: No. 1 in Missouri for adult and pediatric orthopedics (U.S. News); No. 4 nationally for residency training (Doximity); No. 3 nationally for NIH orthopedic research (BRIMR); more than 100 orthopedic specialists; 13 area office locations; approximately 20,600 surgeries and 230,000 visits annually.
Mission and Vision
Vision: To redefine excellence in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation.
Mission: To have a national and international impact on orthopedics through excellence in clinical care, education, research and leadership.
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Education, Experience and Skills
- Completion of, or current enrollment in, a joint reconstruction fellowship training program.
- Board certification or board eligibility.
- Eligibility to obtain a permanent Missouri medical license.
- Dedication to excellence in patient care and teaching, with an interest in clinical, basic science, translational and/or biomechanics research.
Please email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
Debbie Long, Administrative Assistant to John Clohisy, MD
Daniel C. and Betty B. Viehmann Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Chief, Adult Joint Reconstructive Surgery
[email protected] | 314-747-2566
Debbie Long
314-747-2566
10/22/2026
No end date
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