Pediatric Hand Surgeon

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Sacramento, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Shriners Children’s Northern California is seeking a full-time pediatric hand surgeon to join their team. This role involves providing comprehensive care for pediatric patients with upper-extremity and musculoskeletal conditions, with a focus on hand and upper-limb surgery. The surgeon will work primarily at Shriners Children’s Hospital Northern California, with potential academic and clinical duties at University of California at Davis Medical Center. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with various specialists, fellows, residents, and medical students, and contribute to quality improvement, research, and education.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
Must have successfully completed an ACGME accredited orthopedic surgery residency program
Must have completed relevant fellowship training in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery.
Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
Must possess eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice
Must possess eligibility for active DEA
Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws
Experience treating pediatric hand patients, particularly brachial plexus birth injuries
Comprehensive knowledge of pediatric orthopedic surgical techniques, growth and development, and musculoskeletal conditions unique to children.
Proficiency in operative planning, surgical execution, and perioperative management in pediatric populations.
Familiarity with pediatric imaging, casting, bracing, and non-operative treatment protocols.
Effective communication and counseling skills for engaging with pediatric patients and their families.
Ability to function in a multidisciplinary environment and manage complex care scenarios.
Competency in use of electronic medical record systems, documentation standards, and clinical decision support tools.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity fellowship
Ideally a special interest in those with brachial plexus birth injuries.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for pediatric patients with upper‑extremity and musculoskeletal conditions, with a focused emphasis on pediatric hand and upper‑limb surgery. This includes congenital and acquired disorders such as brachial plexus birth injuries, congenital hand differences, limb deformities, fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, and growth‑related abnormalities affecting hand and arm function.
Provide surgical and non-surgical management based on current standards of care, evidence-based practices, and patient-specific considerations.
Participate in inpatient and/or outpatient care, including preoperative and postoperative management, consultations, and discharge planning.
Perform operative procedures in accordance with institutional protocols and safety standards.
Collaborate with pediatricians, physiatrists, physical therapists, anesthesiologists, and other subspecialists in the coordinated care of patients.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record system in compliance with legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
Participate in shared call coverage, hospital rounds, and trauma response as assigned.
Contribute to departmental quality improvement, peer review, and clinical governance processes.
May participate in medical education, research, and scholarly activities depending on institutional affiliation or department expectations.
Maintain accountability for meeting established productivity benchmarks (e.g. wRVUS), quality metrics, and institutional performance standards.
Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.