Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation Physician

Yale Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation is committed to delivering exceptional quality and value-driven patient care by fostering a culture of respect and well-being, pursuing innovations and diversity across clinical, research, and educational settings, and supporting our local and global communities.

Thanks to medical and technological advances, such as 3D surgical planning, minimally invasive procedures, patient-specific implants, tissue engineering, and others developed here at Yale, our specialists can accelerate an individual s ability to return to a healthy and active lifestyle.

From simple to complex, infancy through adulthood, traumatic fractures, dislocations, congenital differences, arthritic joints, chronic musculoskeletal pain, and sports injuries, our team of surgeons combine state-of-the-art techniques with innovative studies to maximize patient outcomes.

Our academic department s faculty members mentor, operate alongside, and conduct research with medical students, residents, fellows, and international scholars to develop the future leaders in orthopaedics and discover novel ways to continuously improve patient quality of life.

It is our shared belief that varied perspectives, lived experiences, and non-siloed representation generates creative solutions and new opportunities. To that end, our department works intentionally, collectively, and collaboratively to strengthen the recruitment, retention, support, and advancement of a vibrant community that is rooted in belonging.

Why Choose Yale School of Medicine:

Excellent work environment a supportive group of highly regarded faculty who provide state-of-the-art IR in an academic setting. Opportunities to develop research interests in collaboration with radiology clinical teams across the campus. Current and future research opportunities involving advanced imaging modalities.

Career Advancement Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!

Compensation Package Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.

Relocation Assistance We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.

Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, mortgage program, commuter benefits, Yale home buying program, college tuition benefit plan, and advantage discount program (discounts for activities, travel, services, shopping, and more).

About New Haven: New Haven is a city of innovation and culture, situated between Boston and New York on Long Island Sound. It boasts museums, theaters, music, sports, and award-winning restaurants, alongside a mix of boutique shops and national brands. With quaint neighborhoods and vibrant downtown, the city offers various living options. New Haven is easily accessible by plane, train, and car, and is walkable or bike-friendly, with a free shuttle service from Yale.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex hip and knee joint replacement surgeries (arthroplasty), including primary and revision procedures.
• Manage a wide range of conditions, such as inflammatory and degenerative arthritis, avascular necrosis, and post-traumatic injuries.
• Build and maintain a clinical practice, potentially with a focus on specific areas like outpatient total joint replacement.
• Participate in a busy hip fracture program and manage complex cases referring to the hospital.
• Educating and training medical students, residents, and fellows in the field of orthopedic surgery and adult reconstruction.

• Mentoring trainees and helping them develop their clinical and surgical skills.
• Leading or participating in educational initiatives, such as conferences, journal clubs, and surgical skills labs.
• Potentially serving as a program director for the arthroplasty fellowship, which involves overseeing the curriculum and the training of fellows.
• Conducting clinical research on topics such as the outcomes of joint replacement surgeries, new surgical techniques, or biomaterials.

• Collaborating with researchers from other departments, biomedical engineering, to develop and test new orthopedic devices.
• Publishing original research in scientific journals and presenting findings at national meetings.
• Supervising trainees' research projects. While some positions may not require research, there is often an opportunity to participate and contribute to the department's academic mission.

Qualifications:

Medical Degree and Residency: You must have completed an M.D. or equivalent degree, followed by a full residency in orthopedic surgery.

Board Certification: You must be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Fellowship Training: A mandatory qualification is completion of a dedicated fellowship in Arthroplasty/Adult Reconstruction.

Application Instructions:

Excited to join our team?

Apply or contact our recruiter at or Book time with Nicholas Gonzales: Introductory Call - Ortho/Rehab

All final candidates will need to provide three letters of reference.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.