Orthopedics Physician

Joint Arthroplasty Orthopedic Surgeon

Location: Iowa City, Iowa

The Esteemed University of Iowa Seeks an Orthopedic Surgeon - Arthroplasty. Join a Top-Tier Academic Program. Work with a Dynamic Team. Live in Highly Desirable Iowa City, IA.

Job Description:

• Step into an elite academic role in one of the nation's top arthroplasty programs
• Help serve a high-demand patient base across a 3.5 million draw area
• Tackle the most complex surgeries at Iowa's Level I trauma center
• Teach in a top-tier orthopedic training program
• Advance cutting-edge research

Opportunity Highlights:

• Enjoy a high-profile, academic, 100% arthroplasty opportunity with a historically ranked program
• Work alongside a dynamic team of established arthroplasty surgeons seeking to expand with 2 new specialists
• Serve an extensive patient base in a 3.5 million draw area, addressing significant demand for complex care
• Perform advanced arthroplasty and revision surgeries at Iowa's primary Level I trauma center, handling the most challenging cases
• Teach in a robust residency and fellowship training program for orthopedic surgery, contributing to a solid educational mission
• Access Iowa's comprehensive research infrastructure, designed to support clinical, basic science, and translational research initiatives
• Enjoy Iowa City's affordable, community-oriented lifestyle, ideal for both professionals and families
• Collaborate with a forward-thinking team focused on cutting-edge clinical and translational research in arthroplasty
• Transition into a state-of-the-art orthopedic hospital opening in 2025 poised to be a destination for academic, clinical, and research excellence
• The University of Iowa is named a Best National University and a Top Public School (US News)

Community Overview:

Iowa City, IA, is one of the most desirable cities in the country. A vibrant college town, it offers a cosmopolitan flavor without the traffic, crime, or high cost of living associated with a metropolitan area.

• Iowa City is a Best Place to Live (US News) and has a cost of living about 10% below the national average
• Exceptional Livability Score from Area Vibes, with A+ grades in Amenities, Commute, Health, and Safety
• Regularly earns national accolades for its quality of life
• Exceptional public schools that are typically ranked in the top 1% nationally
• A vibrant downtown with seasonal festivities, great restaurants, and boutique shops
• World-class entertainment, eclectic culinary experiences, as well as an abundance of literary, musical, and cultural opportunities
• Incredible neighborhoods and gorgeous custom homes built on large lots
• A UNESCO City of Literature and home to the Iowa Writers' Workshop
• The University of Iowa is recognized as a Best College and a Top Public School in America (US News)
• Proximity to Cedar Rapids, Chicago, Des Moines, Davenport, Kansas City, and Minneapolis

Iowa City possesses a large amount of cultural and entertainment options and is home to the University of Iowa. The Old Capital Museum has a storied history and is a visual treat for architecture lovers. The Iowa Avenue Literary Walk is a must-see for bibliophiles with close to 50 writers represented, all of whom have ties to Iowa. Indeed, writing is big in Iowa, with the Iowa Writer's Workshop being one of the nation's premier creative writing programs. Sports fans will no doubt want to attend Hawkeyes games at the University of Iowa. The Hawkeyes are always a threat in the Big Ten and draw ardent support from locals.