Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel in Portland, OR, seeks a full-time, board-eligible or board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon to join an established team. This position involves operating, covering call, and providing clinic care at Randall Children’s Hospital, with additional clinic duties at a satellite clinic. The program offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. An interest in pediatric sports surgery is preferred but not required. Randall Children’s and Legacy Medical Group Pediatric Orthopedics is committed to delivering comprehensive and family-centered care with compassion and excellence, serving babies, children, and teens from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The hospital is a not-for-profit organization eligible for federal educational loan forgiveness.

Requirements

Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent.
Completion of ACGME accredited residency in orthopedic surgery.
Fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery required.
Medical License for the applicable state.
Membership on LPH Medical Staff.
Board Eligible/Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
ATLS required for trauma privileges.

Nice To Haves

An interest in pediatric sports surgery is preferred but not required.
Preferred candidates have a strong clinical background, a great work ethic, and an interest in expanding our pediatric orthopedic practice, quality improvement, and education.

Responsibilities

Provides a full range of orthopedic care, to include general orthopedics and pediatric orthopedics, to patients of Legacy Health System.
Such care is provided in an office, outpatient, or inpatient setting and includes the full and expected mix of patient problems and surgical approaches.
Provides “non-trauma” coverage on an “on-call” capacity for Emanuel Hospital.
Provides office follow up of orthopedic patients.
Participates in the education program for OHSU orthopedic surgery residents.
Participates in the Legacy Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement programs as appropriate for clinical practice.
Completes medical records, coding and billing schedules and forms, and other needed paperwork in a timely fashion.
Participates in Legacy research activities as appropriate.
Works with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and elderly/geriatric patients.