Orthopedic Shoulder and Trauma Surgeon

The successful candidate will become a member of the Section of Orthopaedic Surgery.  Clinical responsibilities include reconstructive (e.g., complex and revision arthroplasty), arthroscopic, and trauma-related shoulder surgery, and upper extremity trauma. The successful candidate will also be required to have competence in single-limb orthopaedic trauma care. They will have access to OR time and cast clinic time at the Peter Lougheed Hospital and elective-based clinic time at a non-AHS facility. The individual will be required to provide call coverage as required by the Section of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in accordance with Alberta Health Services policies.

The surgeon will be expected to apply for a clinical academic appointment with the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Surgery and to participate in medical student and resident, and fellow teaching. They will also be expected to take on responsibility in the areas of medical education, research, and administrative duties with the Section of Orthopaedic Surgery and/or Peter Lougheed Hospital.

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity, and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.  Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary are committed to employment equity and respect, appreciate, and encourage diversity.

Please submit a letter of application, your curriculum vitae and three letters of reference by July 5, 2024 to:

Dr. Jason Werle
Chief, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Department of Surgery, University of Calgary
c/o Administrative Assistant: Francessca Turner
email: francessca.turner@ahs.ca