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To thrive in Orthopaedic Trauma, you need advanced clinical knowledge in musculoskeletal injuries, surgical skills, and an MD or DO degree with completion of orthopaedic residency and trauma fellowship. Familiarity with imaging technologies, electronic medical records (EMRs), and current surgical hardware and fixation systems is essential. Strong decision-making, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure set top candidates apart. These abilities are crucial for delivering high-quality, often life-saving care in urgent, fast-paced settings.

What is an orthopaedic trauma?

An Orthopaedic Trauma job involves diagnosing and treating acute injuries to the musculoskeletal system, such as fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue damage. Specialists in this field work in emergency and surgical settings to stabilize and repair severe injuries, often collaborating with other medical professionals. Their goal is to restore function, reduce pain, and promote recovery through both surgical and non-surgical methods.

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Orthopaedic Trauma surgeons usually work in hospital settings, particularly in emergency departments or designated trauma centers, where they respond to acute injuries, fractures, and complex musculoskeletal trauma cases. They often collaborate with emergency medicine physicians, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other specialists, ensuring coordinated care for critically injured patients. The work can be unpredictable and may require being on-call during nights, weekends, or holidays to respond quickly to emergencies. Teamwork and effective communication are vital, as the role involves managing both acute surgical cases and postoperative care alongside other healthcare professionals.

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Infographic showing various Orthopaedic Trauma job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,030 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Surgeon - Scientist Faculty, Trauma

UCLA

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

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Surgeon - Scientist Faculty, Trauma

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of California Los Angeles is currently recruiting an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon. Qualified candidates must have completed an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program, successfully completed an Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, and must be board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery, and be able to obtain a California medical license. Applicants are expected to have excellent clinical skills and be willing to actively participate in medical education. Faculty appointment with UCLA will be commensurate with the applicant's background and accomplishments.

This role will provide clinical care centered around Orthopaedic Trauma at UCLA's Ronald Reagan Medical Center as well as Santa Monica Hospital. Additional sites may be added if necessary. In addition to trauma care, this position requires one to two days of outpatient clinical care provided at one of our outpatient clinics.

Candidates should be fully engaged in providing state-of-the-art, patient-centered care. We seek an accomplished physician with an interest in developing an academic orthopaedic surgery practice focused on trauma care. The candidate must be comfortable covering basic orthopaedic trauma in a general trauma call pool. Candidates should be enthusiastic about engaging in educating medical students, residents, and fellows, serving the university community, and augmenting one of the nation's leading departments.

The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

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