Academic Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

The Department of Orthopaedics in The MetroHealth System is seeking an additional board eligible/board certified, fellowship-trained general pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. The MetroHealth System is a premier academic medical center affiliated with Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), and one of the three hospital systems that comprise the Case Orthopaedics Residency Program. As a major teaching facility, MetroHealth serves as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, Level I Adult Trauma Center, and the Burn Center for Northeastern Ohio. Metro manages one of the busiest air transport services in the United States. In addition to being part of the University Hospitals/Case Orthopaedic residency and fellowship programs, the hospital is also integrated with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation orthopaedic surgery residency and several fellowship programs. Metro is one of the 4 core teaching hospitals affiliated with CWRU School of Medicine.

Candidates must have completed or be in the process of completing a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. The position will be within a busy Pediatric Orthopedic Division, which is part of the Neuromuscular Skeletal Service Institute and currently served by Metro and Rainbow faculty. In addition to treating a high volume of pediatric trauma cases, the ideal candidate will have a clinical and academic interest in general pediatric orthopedic conditions, including limb deformity correction, hip diseases, foot and ankle, cerebral palsy, and other neuromuscular conditions. The candidate will have the opportunity to fully develop and lead clinical and research programs in one or several of these areas of subspecialty expertise.

Faculty Appointment at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine will be commensurate upon experience. Commitment to an academic career and the pursuit of excellence in clinical care are expected. MetroHealth Medical Center is known for providing outstanding healthcare to a diverse population, supporting a dynamic educational and training environment, and fostering the career development of our faculty members. We also have a well-established, highly productive Clinical Research Center within the department, which is available for research support and potential leadership positions depending on your training. We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with Faculty Appointment level, a transparent bonus structure, and an extraordinary retirement plan with significant tax advantages that are associated with the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

The MetroHealth System is redesigning its campus with an innovative transformation plan to exceed the ever-changing needs of patients and programs for the community. This billion-dollar transformation is the largest public construction project in Cuyahoga County and one of the largest in the nation. We invite you to be our partner in this important journey as we strive to transform health care in Northeast Ohio.

Cleveland, Ohio offers a great lifestyle that you have to experience firsthand!

• Great cost of living – 21% lower than the national average
• Fantastic public and private schools
• The Arts – largest theater complex outside of New York City, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the renowned Cleveland Orchestra, and one of the world’s leading art museums
• Diverse economy – manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, biomedical
• Ease of transit – rated the 6th best city in the US for commuters
• Outdoor activities – Lake Erie (Great Lakes sailing, boating, islands, and beaches), skiing, Cuyahoga National Park
• Superb Metro Park system surrounding the city with many hiking and biking opportunities
• Nationally renowned food and dining scene
• Professional Sports – Major League teams (Guardians, Cavaliers, and Browns)

In employment, as in education, The MHS and CWRU are committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.