The University of Florida Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation is currently recruiting for a board certified or board eligible Pediatric Orthopaedics Chief to join our dynamic team. The University has recently partnered with the Shriner’s Hospital for Children to develop a comprehensive pediatric orthopedic program in north central Florida. This full-time faculty position is available on a non-tenure accruing track at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor.  Responsibilities include patient care, teaching, research and administration.

The successful finalist would ideally have a subspecialty interest in one or more of the following: pediatric spine, pediatric lower extremity conditions, trauma and/or neuromuscular diseases in addition to general pediatrics. Outstanding academic and research support are provided.

Salary and faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and academic qualifications. Applicants must have completed an Orthopaedic Residency and one year or more in a Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship and be Board Certified/Board Eligible.  Finalist must obtain an unrestricted Florida Medical License.

Interested applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable applicant pool has been established. 

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credential service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771(TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

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