UToledo Careers

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Toledo, Ohio

The University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC) and UT Physicians are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join our growing Department of Orthopedic Surgery as an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. This is an excellent opportunity for a fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeon who values high-quality patient care, academic medicine, and teaching the next generation of surgeons.

About the Opportunity

This position is based at UTMC, a Level II Trauma Center, where the selected candidate will provide:

• Acute orthopedic trauma care in a hospital setting
• Non-acute and follow-up care in the outpatient clinic
• Teaching and mentorship for medical students and orthopedic residents
• Participation in scholarly activity and research, with institutional support

This role offers the stability of an established academic practice combined with the hands-on impact of trauma surgery—no fluff, just meaningful work done well.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive orthopedic trauma care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries
• Participate in an equitable on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure excellent patient outcomes
• Engage in scholarly activity consistent with academic faculty expectations
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of Orthopedic Surgery residency and Orthopedic Trauma fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Eligible for or able to obtain:
  • Unrestricted Ohio medical license
  • Unrestricted DEA license
• Demonstrated commitment to education, teamwork, and patient-centered care

Why UTMC & UT Physicians

• Academic appointment with promotion and tenure track opportunities
• Supportive leadership within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery
• A collaborative, team-based clinical environment
• Opportunities to teach, mentor, and shape future orthopedic surgeons
• Practice in a region that values community, affordability, and work-life balance

About UT Physicians

UT Physicians is the academic practice plan of the University of Toledo, representing more than 300 providers across specialties. Our physicians deliver advanced, compassionate care while contributing to education and research throughout Ohio and Southeastern Michigan.