Academic Orthopaedic Surgeon - Foot & Ankle Southern California

Overview

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, has an immediate need for a BE/BC Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about a teaching position in a collegial, faith-based environment.

We are a very busy practice with over 16 Orthopaedic surgeons, 4 Physician Assistants on staff, and a total of 25 Orthopaedic Surgery residents in training. A resident is assigned to the oncology rotation. Most of the surgical care will be performed at the medical center and lesser cases at another facility, East Campus approximately a mile away.

Loma Linda, recognized as the only Blue Zone in the nation, is a family-friendly community known for its strong sense of community and commitment to health and wellness. Loma Linda University is located in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in an area known as the Inland Empire. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beaches, skiing, hiking, and a variety of other outdoor activities.

This growing region has a low cost of living and excellent private and public school systems. Faculty members are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs.

• Join our Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery program as a BE/BC surgeon.
• Engage in teaching and participate in a collegial, faith-based environment.
• Provide high-quality clinical care at the medical center; some cases may occur at East Campus.
• Collaborate with a team of 16 orthopaedic surgeons, 4 physician assistants, and 25 residents in training.
• Participate in residency/trainee education and related activities as assigned.

• Board-eligible or board-certified Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon (BE/BC).
• Passion for teaching and working in a collaborative, faith-based environment.
• Ability to work within a busy, team-based practice.
• California residency is required upon start date.

Compensation:
Expected Total Annual Compensation: $450,000-$550,000. The compensation range above includes variable compensation and is based on a 1.0 FTE schedule. The starting base compensation only, adjusted by years of experience and/or faculty rank, is expected to be $405,000-$495,000.

Benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
• Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
• CME Days and Funds
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Federal Loan Repayment (if eligible)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.