Academic Orthopaedic Surgeons

Academic Orthopaedic Surgeons

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (FSOM) of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) is seeking orthopaedic surgeons with fellowship training in the following specialties.

•   Orthopaedic Trauma
•  Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction
• Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
•  Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
   

Candidates should enjoy teaching residents and medical students as well as pursuing research and other scholarly activities within the department. The positions are full-time appointments at TTUHSC El Paso.

The department’s Orthopaedic surgery residency program is unique in that it is a combined military-civilian program between William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) and TTUHSC El Paso.

Successful candidates will be employed by TTUHSC El Paso at an academic rank of Assistant Professor or higher, commensurate with qualifications. The position requires an M.D./D.O. degree, successful completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in orthopaedic surgery, and successful completion of an appropriately accredited fellowship program. Qualified applicants must have or be eligible for an unrestricted Texas license. Board eligbility or certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery is preferred.

Interested applicants must apply online at http://careers.texastech.edu and forward their curriculum vitae to: Rajiv Rajani, M.D. Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, 4801 Alberta Ave., El Paso, Texas 79905, Phone: 915-215-5400 or Email: rrajani@ttuhsc.edu