Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Shreveport, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children's Shreveport is seeking an experienced full-time pediatric orthopedic surgeon to join a general pediatric orthopedic practice. The practice has strong clinical volumes and a cohesive team culture. The ideal candidate will have broad pediatric orthopedic expertise, with preferred strengths in neuromuscular care, hip preservation, and complex foot and ankle deformity. The practice manages a variety of conditions including CP-related deformities, muscle lengthening, flatfoot reconstruction, benign bone tumors, fractures (cold trauma), and congenital and acquired deformities. The incoming surgeon will benefit from a robust referral base, steady clinic and surgical volume, two dedicated OR block days per week, 30-35 clinic patients per day with add-ons, 1:1 APP support (with APPs independently running fracture/injury clinic), and a 1-in-3 home call rotation with no trauma call and minimal call burden. There are opportunities to teach LSU orthopedic residents (no clinical fellows) and potential for an academic appointment through LSU. The position is ideal for a surgeon who values mission-driven work, a collegial environment, and the ability to contribute to program growth while maintaining a balanced clinical practice. Compensation is determined by a combination of years of post-fellowship clinical experience and departmental equity.

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
Minimum 5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience required
Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS), with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Orthopedics
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.

Nice To Haves

Preferred strengths in neuromuscular care, hip preservation, and complex foot and ankle deformity.

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

Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes
20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe
Provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.
Two dedicated OR block days per week
1:1 APP support, with APPs independently running fracture/injury clinic
A 1-in-3 home call rotation with no trauma call and minimal call burden
Opportunities to teach LSU orthopedic residents (no clinical fellows)
Potential for an academic appointment through LSU
Deeply supportive team, including a collaborative Chief of Staff and strong local administrator
Meaningful mission-driven work
Collegial environment
Ability to contribute to program growth while maintaining a balanced clinical practice.