Pediatric Plastic Surgeon - Cleft Lip and Palate Lead

Shriners Children's•Galveston, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s Texas is seeking an experienced full-time Pediatric Plastic Surgeon to serve as the Cleft Lip & Palate (CLP) Lead. This position offers the opportunity to guide and grow one of the state’s top cleft lip & palate programs, providing high-quality surgical care and multidisciplinary leadership within a mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of post-fellowship experience in pediatric cleft and craniofacial surgery, with previous service line or program leadership being highly preferred. The CLP Lead will oversee the full continuum of cleft care, from primary repairs to complex secondary and orthognathic procedures, while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), plastic and oral maxillofacial surgeons, otolaryngologists, and speech language pathologists. This position entails a 1.0 FTE commitment with no nights, weekends or holidays. Home call is taken on a 1 in 4 rotating basis with no ER coverage expectations. Compensation is determined by years of post-fellowship experience and departmental equity.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Plastic Surgery
Successful completion of fellowship training in Craniofacial Surgery or equivalent clinical experience
Substantial experience (e.g., minimum of 5 years post-fellowship) in pediatric cleft lip & palate surgery.
Board certification or eligibility in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
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
Specialized knowledge in pediatric reconstructive procedures, growth and developmental anatomy, and wound healing
Skilled in microsurgery, craniofacial surgery, cleft repair, and pediatric soft tissue reconstruction
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams
Proficient in operative planning, intraoperative decision-making, and post-surgical care specific to pediatric patients
Familiarity with electronic medical records (Epic) and surgical case management software
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

Nice To Haves

Prior service line or program leadership experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the cleft lip & palate program: develop strategy, monitor outcomes, ensure quality and safety.
Perform a broad range of pediatric plastic surgical procedures for CLP: primary repairs, revisions, alveolar bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, nasal reconstructions, speech-related surgical interventions.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members: speech therapists, plastic surgeons, orthodontists, otolaryngologists, audiologists, dentists, social work, psychology, and care managers.
Supervise and mentor fellows, residents, and other surgical staff; lead educational initiatives and training.
Participate in clinical research and quality improvement projects; track program metrics (e.g., surgical outcomes, speech outcomes, patient satisfaction).
Contribute to outreach: community engagement, referrals, family education, ensuring equitable access to care.
Administrative responsibilities associated with CLP Lead: scheduling, protocol creation or refinement, guideline implementation.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Defined Contribution Supplemental Retirement Plan
Generous budget and time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Employer sponsored professional liability coverage
Relocation assistance
School Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Tuition Reimbursement
Basic Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
Voluntary Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness/Accident Insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, identity theft protection, and more.