Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Gillette Children's•St Paul, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Gillette Children's is seeking a full-time pediatric orthopedic surgeon to provide orthopedic care to pediatric and adolescent patients at Gillette Children's and related clinics, primarily at Gillette Children's. The surgeon diagnoses and treats complex orthopedic problems affecting children's, adolescents', and young adults' 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 incumbent shares call responsibilities with other orthopedic surgeons in the group and serves as a credentialed member of the Gillette Children's Medical Staff, following its bylaws, rules, and regulations. The surgeon collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, provides surgical and consultative clinical services, and delivers pre- and post-operative care. The role also involves communicating with patients and caregivers, coordinating care with primary care physicians, contributing to quality and safety efforts, and participating in resident education. The surgeon may also take on administrative responsibilities within the orthopedics department. Compensation depends on factors including relevant work experience and internal equity. Gillette Children's offers a competitive benefits package, including retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for employees at 0.5 FTE and above.

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

Work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team to provide surgical services 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 for monitoring and evaluating 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 patients' health care and coordinate care with Gillette.
May assume administrative responsibilities within the orthopedics department, such as reviewing support personnel or nurse practitioner performance 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 services for pediatric patients at Gillette Children's and related clinics.