Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Gillette Children's•Saint Paul, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Gillette Children's is seeking a full-time pediatric orthopedic surgeon to provide pediatric orthopedic care for children, adolescents, and young adults. The role involves diagnosing and treating complex orthopedic problems affecting bones and muscles, including gait problems, injuries, and neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and genetic or chromosomal anomalies. The surgeon shares call responsibility with other orthopedic surgeons in the group, serves as a credentialed member of the Gillette Children's Medical Staff, and follows the organization’s bylaws, rules, and regulations. The surgeon will provide services to pediatric patients at Gillette Children's and related clinics, primarily practicing at those locations. The position works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and provides surgical, preoperative, postoperative, and consultative clinical care. It may also include administrative responsibilities within the orthopedics department, such as reviewing support personnel or nurse practitioners and assisting with recruitment.

Requirements

Eligibility for a Minnesota medical license.
Board certified or board eligible in pediatric orthopedic surgery.
Completion of a fellowship training program in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery.

Responsibilities

Provide surgical services collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, consistent with patient needs and current surgical practice.
Provide pre- and post-operative care for orthopedic patients.
Provide consultative clinical care for people in Gillette Children's programs.
Communicate effectively with patients and their families or caregivers.
Participate in developing clinical criteria to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of surgical care provided by the department or service.
Consult with physicians providing primary care to Gillette Children's clinic patients to maximize and coordinate patient health care.
May assume administrative responsibilities within the orthopedics department, such as reviewing support personnel or nurse practitioners and assisting with recruitment.
Pursue continuing education to maintain competency in areas of surgical expertise.
Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.
Participate in resident education by providing seminars and teaching.
Share call responsibility with other orthopedic surgeons in the group.
Provide orthopedic services at Gillette Children's and related clinics.