Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Shriners Hospitals for Children • St Louis, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s St. Louis is seeking multiple full-time Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons to contribute to the expansion and advancement of their orthopedic program. The organization is recognized for its commitment to patient care, education, and research, serving children up to age 18 regardless of their family's financial situation. These roles are designed to support a subspecialty-focused practice, with a significant portion of clinical time dedicated to a specific area of expertise (80-90%) and the remainder in general pediatric orthopedics. Surgeons will work within a collaborative team, including therapy services and advanced practice providers, following a structured weekly schedule that balances operating room time, clinic appointments, and professional development. Call coverage is home call only, with no trauma responsibilities, and outreach clinics are primarily managed by APPs.

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
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS), with certification in respective subspecialty.
• 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
• 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.
• General Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon: Requires completion of an accredited Pediatric Orthopedic fellowship.
• Pediatric Spine Surgeon: Requires completion of an accredited Pediatric Orthopedic fellowship and a Pediatric Spine fellowship.
• Pediatric Upper Extremity / Hand Deformity Surgeon: Requires completion of an upper extremity/hand fellowship.

Nice To Haves

• Additional fellowship training in pediatric orthopedic surgery is preferred, but not required for the Upper Extremity/Hand position.
• Minimum 1-3 years of post-fellowship or equivalent clinical experience in pediatric orthopedic surgery preferred; recent fellowship graduates will be considered based on training and clinical exposure

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for pediatric patients with orthopedic conditions including limb deformities, scoliosis, fractures, hip dysplasia, clubfoot, and other musculoskeletal disorders.
• 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

• Compensation is determined by a combination of years of post-fellowship experience and departmental equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior