Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Shriners Hospitals for Children • Sacramento, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join their team. This organization is dedicated to providing excellent patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and conducting research with global impact. They foster a learning environment that values evidence-based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Shriners Children’s is known for its compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience in pediatric specialty care. With a network of hospitals and clinics worldwide, they provide care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status.

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
• 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
• Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws

Nice To Haves

• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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