Instructor Job Listing at UAMS in Little Rock, AR (Job ID R0057400)

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Closing Date:

07/14/2024
Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure (Clinical)
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
 

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department: COM | Orthopaedics Surgery Faculty

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' (UAMS) Spine Surgery Fellowship is a one-year, integrated Orthopaedic spine and neurosurgery program that provides a comprehensive clinical exposure to a wide variety of pediatric and adult spinal disorders and injuries. The fellowship offers the opportunity to learn the clinical and surgical skills to manage all aspects of a modern surgical spine practice including anterior/lateral approaches to the spine, minimally invasive techniques and robotic technology, as well as traditional methods of fusion.
Qualifications:

• MD license required
• Will have completed ACGME accredited Orthopaedic residency prior to start of fellowship

Additional Information:

• Surgical experience will involve all aspects of spinal surgery and will be proctored by a group of 5 fellowship-trained spinal surgeons from both orthopedic and neurosurgical backgrounds. The fellow experience a broad range of surgical cases for both adult and pediatric patients with complex spinal pathology, including primary and revision degenerative problems of the cervical and lumbar spine, adult and pediatric spinal deformities including sagittal misalignment, scoliosis, kyphosis, neuromuscular and congenital disorders, as well as oncologic, and spinal trauma including spinal cord injuries.
• Working side by side with orthopaedic spine and neurosurgical faculty in and out of the operating room, fellows receive extensive mentoring in managing, treating, and operating on patients with complex spinal injuries, degenerative disorders, and deformity, while gaining experience with the most advanced spinal instrumentation systems, technology, and techniques.
• The fellow will be exposed to and participate in the care of approximately 1500 newly referred patients annually, with an anticipated operative volume of 300-400 cases for the year. The fellow will participate with the attending in all decisions relative to the prescribed treatment. The fellow's operative responsibility will be assigned commensurate with ability. Residents and medical students are also assigned to the team, giving the spine fellow the opportunity to demonstrate leadership and educational skills.
• The primary goals of our fellowship program are to provide state-of-the-art training in an environment that emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to the management of adult and pediatric spinal surgery, to develop leaders in the field of spinal surgery, and to provide a rigorous academic experience in which fellows can participate in clinical, translational, and outcomes-based research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

$66,116

Required Documents to Apply:

None

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity: N/A
Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits Eligible: Yes

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