Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

The Cleveland Clinic's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery announces a search for a hand surgeon to work in the Upper Extremity Center in the greater Cleveland area. Practice opportunities exist throughout the Northeast Ohio Region. This unique opportunity will give you the chance to tailor a position to your interest. You will be joining a high volume clinical practice with both common and complex interesting cases. Should you be interested in academics and research, this role will allow you to engage in these areas of practice at your own level of interest.

Cleveland Clinic's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers expert diagnosis and state-of-the-art treatment for any injury or disease of the musculoskeletal system, from simple fractures to complex tumors.  You will join a collegial group that covers two busy Level II Trauma Centers.

Cleveland Clinic is part of a highly regarded combined Hand Fellowship with MetroHealth Medical Center and University Hospital. The fellowship accepts 4 fellows per year.

We invite highly qualified BC/BE candidates who are committed to excellence in patient care and possess strong clinical skills. The successful candidate will have or will be eligible for the Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. We welcome new grads and experienced physicians to apply. Ideal candidates will have focused interest on elbow, wrist and hand surgery.  A faculty appointment commensurate with experience is available at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.

Cleveland Clinic's vision is to become the best place for care and the best place to work in healthcare. We are committed to providing a safe, stable, and financially fulfilling work environment.  Even in these uncertain times, Cleveland Clinic is ambitiously investing in growth. Being a physician-led organization means doing what is best for the patients, every day. 

Cleveland Clinic is one of the world's largest and busiest health centers. Patients come to Cleveland Clinic from all over the world. We offer advanced treatment for all illnesses and disorders of the body.

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center that's recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Cleveland Clinic integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual America's Best Hospitals survey. Among Cleveland Clinic's 80,642 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,166 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, more than 270 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2023, there were 13.7 million total outpatient visits, 323,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 301,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic's health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. 

Cleveland Clinic has been named one of America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2023. 

Cleveland Clinic values a culture where caregivers integrate diversity and inclusion throughout the enterprise. We respect and appreciate our similarities and differences; they enable us to better serve our patients, one another, and our global communities.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Smoke/drug free environment.

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