Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Shriners Children's•Springfield, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is looking for a full-time Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team at Shriners Children’s New England in Springfield, MA. This provider will be expected to manage a broad range of Pediatric Orthopedics patients, with the opportunity to continue to grow our Sports Health Medicine program as well. Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm (2 days OR, 3 days clinic). No ER call expectation EHR: Cerner (OR), Epic (Clinic) Average Patient Volume: 2-4 surgeries a week (OR), 14-18 patients a day (clinic) Types of Cases: Surgeries range from tendon releases and simple fractures to multiple lower extremity procedures, ACL reconstructions, patella femoral reconstructions, and meniscal injuries. Clinic visits span the full breadth of pediatric orthopedic conditions - sports injuries, neuromuscular conditions, lower extremity malalignment, cleft lip and palate, and others. Team: 8 pediatric orthopedic surgeons with significant APP support in clinic.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school required
Must have completed an ACGME accredited orthopedic surgical residency program
Must have completed a relevant fellowship training program in pediatric orthopedic surgery
Must hold or be eligible for a board certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
2-5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience preferred, however, candidates about to complete fellowship are welcome to apply.
Full COVID-19 vaccination status required
Must possess or be eligible for MA state medical license. Licensure in surrounding states a plus
Must possess or be eligible for DEA license
Must posses valid BLS, PALS, and ALS certifications

Nice To Haves

Interest or experience in sports medicine preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Provide pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative care for patients in the operating room
Attend weekly outpatient clinics, examining patients in these clinics directly, and assisting in supervising staff within the clinic setting

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Defined Contribution Supplemental Retirement Plan
Generous budget and time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Employer sponsored professional liability coverage
Relocation assistance
School Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Tuition Reimbursement
Basic Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
Voluntary Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness/Accident Insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, identity theft protection, and more.
All employees are eligible to receive medical, vision and dental coverage starting on their first day.
Other benefit elections may vary based on eligibility and location.