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Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Aug 2026

About the role

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. With world-class research, teaching, and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Arthroplasty Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our dynamic and collaborative team as an Assistant Professor. This position offers the opportunity to advance the field through clinical excellence, innovative research, and teaching the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s mission of delivering exceptional patient care, education, and research in a collegial academic environment, with a primary clinical focus on adult reconstruction/arthroplasty.

Essential Functions

Provide expert clinical and surgical care in orthopaedic adult reconstruction, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management of hip and knee arthritis, deformity, and revision indications across a varied patient population.
Perform primary and revision total joint arthroplasty procedures of the hip and knee, including perioperative optimization and longitudinal postoperative care; participate in general orthopaedic call coverage as assigned.
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, contributing to the academic mission through formal instruction, operative teaching, and clinical supervision.
Engage in scholarly activities, including clinical outcomes, quality improvement, or translational research in adult reconstruction, with an expectation to contribute to publications, presentations, and potential grant or clinical trial funding.
Participate in departmental collaboration, supporting strategic initiatives, arthroplasty program development, and multidisciplinary care coordination within the academic medical center.

Minimum Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or foreign equivalent.
Active and unrestricted Ohio State Medical License.
Completion of a 5-yearACGME-accredited (or equivalent) Orthopaedic Surgery residency.
Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Ohio.
1- year Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction/Arthroplasty.