Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon – Wesley Chapel

CHILDRENS ORTHOPAEDICS AND SCOLIOSIS SURGERY ASSOC•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Children’s Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates, LLP (COSSA) is a highly respected, physician-owned pediatric orthopaedic group with six fellowship-trained surgeons serving Florida’s West Central region. With offices in St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Lakewood Ranch, COSSA is the exclusive pediatric orthopaedic partner of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, a nationally ranked children’s hospital. We are recruiting a General Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our established Tampa Bay practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a pediatric orthopaedist to build a high-volume clinical and surgical practice within a collaborative, well-established group. Position Highlights Established Tampa Bay market with strong referral base High-volume pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, including fracture care and sports-related injuries Broad-based general pediatric orthopaedics: trauma, hip, foot & ankle, neuromuscular, and sports Opportunity to develop relationships with local schools, athletic programs, and community sports organizations Strong clinical support from PAs, athletic trainers, nurses, and administrative staff Excellent surgical access through Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Competitive base salary with productivity bonus Comprehensive benefits, CME, profit sharing, and relocation assistance Partnership track in a physician-owned practice Ideal Candidate We seek a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon who enjoys caring for active children and adolescent athletes and values a generalist practice model. Subspecialty interests in sports medicine, hip preservation, foot & ankle, or trauma are welcome, but the ideal candidate is comfortable managing a wide spectrum of pediatric orthopaedic conditions and collaborating within a multispecialty group. Why Tampa Bay Tampa Bay offers an exceptional quality of life with year-round outdoor recreation, professional sports, vibrant neighborhoods, and world-class beaches, all with no state income tax. The region has a strong youth sports culture and a growing pediatric population, creating an ideal environment for a sports-focused pediatric orthopaedic practice.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery fellowship
Board eligible or board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
Eligible for Florida medical licensure
Eligible for hospital privileges
Demonstrated ability to manage a broad spectrum of pediatric orthopaedic conditions, including fracture care and sports-related injuries
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to high-quality patient care
Willingness to participate in group call coverage Q6 - APP's take 1st call
Willingness to practice across COSSA’s Tampa Bay clinic locations as needed

Nice To Haves

Clinical interest or experience in pediatric and adolescent sports medicine
Experience caring for youth and adolescent athletes, including acute injuries and overuse conditions
Interest in community outreach and relationship-building with local schools, athletic programs, and referring providers
Comfort practicing within a general pediatric orthopaedic call model
Collaborative mindset and interest in long-term partnership in a physician-owned group