Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 8-5

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Academic Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

The Department of Orthopaedics in The MetroHealth System is seeking a board eligible/board certified Orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in pediatric orthopedic surgery. The MetroHealth System is a premier academic medical center affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. As a major teaching facility, MetroHealth serves as a Level I Adult Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the Burn Center for Northeastern Ohio and manages one of the busiest air transport services in the United States. The Orthopaedic residency and fellowship programs are integrated with University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and affiliated with CWRU.

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. 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, cerebral palsy, and other neuromuscular conditions. 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.

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.

· Great cost of living – 21% lower than the national average

· The Arts – largest theater complex outside of New York City, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the renowned Cleveland Orchestra 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 for boating 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, Browns and Cavaliers)

MetroHealth invites applicants to forward their curriculum vitae to:

Tania Rizwan, Provider Recruitment

Email: [email protected]

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.