Shriners Children's

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Job Locations US-MA-Springfield
ID
2024-5739
Remote
No
Category
Physicians
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

 

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

 

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Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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

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