This academic health system helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research and medical care. With more than 5,500 employees, the health system includes 2 hospitals, a cancer center, physicians' group, health care authority and college of medicine. Each year, their team of 601 faculty and physicians, 289 residents and fellows, 165 advanced practitioners, and 1,340 nurses handle some 556,000 physician encounters. The health system delivers 2,400 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 72,000-emergency room visits annually. It is the region’s only Level I trauma center.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at this medical school is seeking a fellowship trained, BE/BC orthopaedic tumor surgeon, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of tumor diseases and complex joint and limb reconstruction to join the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The practice The University of South Alabama maintains a Level I Trauma Center with over 2,000 trauma admissions per year, and the region's largest trauma center.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in academic surgery in the areas of patient care, resident and student education, and trauma-related clinical and translational research. For applicants interested in physician leadership opportunities, we will support an opportunity to receive an MBA for Healthcare Professionals the university’s college of business.

The opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, relocation, great benefits and more. Visa candidates are welcome to apply.

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