Chief, Section of Joint Reconstruction

Chief, Section of Joint Reconstruction

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Heersink School of Medicine

University of Alabama at Birmingham (Birmingham, AL)

Position Overview

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an experienced, visionary academic orthopaedic surgeon to lead as Chief of the Section of Joint Reconstruction. This role encompasses the full breadth of hip and knee arthroplasty, including primary replacements, complex revision procedures, limb preservation efforts and non-operative arthritis management. Reporting to the Department Chair, the Chief will provide strategic direction for clinical operations, education, research / innovation and faculty development across the Joint Reconstruction Section. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader able to build programs, recruit top-tier faculty, expand fellowship training, cultivate innovation through partnerships (engineering, biosciences, industry), and enhance the national reputation of the Section and Department.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO (or equivalent) with eligibility for Alabama medical licensure.
• Board certification or board-eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in adult hip and knee reconstruction and / or limb preservation, with a minimum of five years post-fellowship clinical experience in adult joint reconstruction.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical outcomes in hip / knee arthroplasty, including primary and revision cases.
• Academic productivity evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, research involvement, external funding and participation in professional societies.
• Leadership experience in an academic health-care environment : program / section oversight, faculty mentoring, strategic planning, multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical operations management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills with ability to work across departments, health-system leadership, industry partners and national societies.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in innovation : implant / device development, biomechanics, data analytics, outcomes research and translation of research into clinical practice.

Preferred Qualifications :

Key Selling Points – Department & Opportunity

Institutional & Health-System Context

The UAB Health System is one of the largest and most dynamic academic health-care enterprises in the Southeastern United States. It integrates high-volume clinical care, leading-edge research, and robust educational programs across Alabama and beyond.

How to Apply

The search is being conducted by Academic Med on behalf of the UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. For further information or to submit a confidential expression of interest, please contact :

Interested candidates should submit :

Please submit materials via email to Academic Med at solsen@academic-med.com or through the Academic Med candidate portal. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. UAB is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from candidates from under-represented groups in academic medicine.