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.

About Toledo, Ohio:

The city of Toledo is located in NW Ohio near the western point of Lake Erie and along the Maumee River. Being the 4th  largest city in Ohio, Toledo continues to grow as it is home to over 200,000 residents. There is much to see and do as it is home to 19 large metro parks with over 120 miles to bike, walk, and hike along the trails. Downtown Toledo is the hub for entertainment, as you can visit the Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo Zoo, and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra! The city also partakes in numerous sports activities, from minor league baseball, golfing clubs, and hockey, which can all be found within a few miles of each other.

Toledo continues to be one of the most affordable places to live in the region. There are many different living options, from lofts in downtown to comfortable suburbs and villas. Toledo holds many high-quality schools and universities open for parents and students.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free.  To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free.  Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.