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.

• Ranked top Midsized Employer by Forbes and Statistica Inc. (2025)
• 4 locations ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Winner of 12 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2024)
• $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

About Shriners Children's New England

Shriners Children's New England is where hope and healing meet. Situated at the crossroads of New England in beautiful Springfield, Massachusetts, our clinic provides care for children with orthopedic conditions, cleft lip and palate, orthotics and prosthetics, sports-related injuries and conditions, and urology. Shriners Children’s New England serves over 13,000 patients per year and has partnerships with Boston University School of Medicine, Albany Medical College and Bay State Medical Center. As part of our commitment to provide access to quality medical care to children and families, we have a number of outreach clinics available throughout the world.

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.

All employees are eligible to receive medical, vision and dental coverage starting on their first day. Other benefit elections may vary based on eligibility and location.

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