Why Shriners Children's?

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• 4 locations ranked on U.S News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Winner of 9 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2023)
• $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motion analysis, and other forms of translational research.

About Shriners Children's New England

Shriners Children's New England is where hope and healing meet. Our compassionate, respected physicians and staff provide care for children with orthopedic conditions, cleft lip and palate, orthotics and prosthetics, sports-related injuries and conditions, and urology in an outpatient setting. As part of our commitment to provide access to quality medical care to children and families, we have outreach clinics available throughout the world. 

• Advanced Diagnostic Tools: AEOS, CR
• Orthopedic residency affiliations with Boston University School of Medicine and Albany Medical College. 
• Community partnership with Bay State Medical Center
• On-site Motion Analysis Center
• American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Certified

Why Move to Springfield, MA?

• Diverse job market: Springfield is a hub for various industries, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, and finance.
• Cost of living: Significantly lower cost of living compared to larger cities in the Northeast
• Prime location: Easy access to major cities like Boston, New York, and Hartford
• Cultural and recreational opportunities: Rich in history and culture, home to attractions like the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Springfield Museums. Plenty of outdoor activities, with parks, rivers, and nearby mountains providing options for hiking, skiing and more.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account.
• Multiple retirement plans with organizational match.
• Student loan forgiveness.
• Excellent work-life balance
• Relocation assistance
• Employer provided professional liability coverage
• 100% company-paid group life insurance, short-term disability
• Generous PTO accrual.
• Job stability in a renowned healthcare institution.
• Meaningful work that provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Shriners Children’s is looking for a full-time Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team at Shriners Children’s New England in Springfield, MA. This provider will be expected to manage a broad range of Pediatric Orthopedics patients, with the opportunity to continue to grow our Sports Health Medicine program as well. 

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm (2 days OR, 3 days clinic). No ER call expectation

EHR: Cerner (OR), Epic (Clinic)

Average Patient Volume: 2-4 surgeries a week (OR), 14-18 patients a day (clinic)

Types of Cases: Surgeries range from tendon releases and simple fractures to multiple lower extremity procedures, ACL reconstructions, patella femoral reconstructions, and meniscal injuries. Clinic visits span the full breadth of pediatric orthopedic conditions - sports injuries, neuromuscular conditions, lower extremity malalignment, cleft lip and palate, and others. 

Team: 8 pediatric orthopedic surgeons with significant APP support in clinic.

• Provide pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative care for patients in the operating room
• Attend weekly outpatient clinics, examining patients in these clinics directly, and assisting in supervising staff within the clinic setting

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school required
• Must have completed an ACGME accredited orthopedic surgical residency program
• Must have completed a relevant fellowship training program in pediatric orthopedic surgery
• Must hold or be eligible for a board certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery 
• 2-5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience preferred, however, candidates about to complete fellowship are welcome to apply.
• Interest or experience in sports medicine preferred, but not required
• Full COVID-19 vaccination status required
• Must possess or be eligible for MA state medical license. Licensure in surrounding states a plus
• Must possess or be eligible for DEA license
• Must posses valid BLS, PALS, and ALS certifications