Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon - Spine

Shriners Hospitals for Children • Sacramento, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is seeking a full-time Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgeon for its Northern California location. This role is at a tertiary and quaternary referral center specializing in complex Pediatric Spine Deformity, treating conditions such as congenital deformities, severe idiopathic deformities, and early-onset scoliosis. The surgeon will be involved in both surgical and non-surgical management, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. An academic appointment with UC Davis is a possibility. The position involves shared call coverage for inpatients and availability for hospitalized patients, with no Emergency Department duties. The average case volume for major Pediatric Deformities is 175 per year.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Completion of fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Spinal Surgery.
• Must be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) or in final year of ACGME accredited program leading to certification and eligible for or in possession of Subspecialty Certification (SC) if appropriate.
• 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 patients with complex spinal deformities.
• 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

• Experience in the use of anterior vertebral body tethering.
• Experience in treatment of Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) patients with EDF casting.
• Experience with VEPTR and MAGEC devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for pediatric patients with spinal disorders, including scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal deformities, spinal trauma, congenital spine anomalies, and other pediatric spinal pathologies.
• 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.

Benefits

• Forbes 2025 best mid-sized employer recognition
• Multi-disciplinary education
• Research with global impact
• Learning environment valuing evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking
• Compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience
• Excellent patient care regardless of family's ability to pay or insurance status
• Academic appointment with UC Davis affiliate is an option

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree