Chief of Staff - Pediatric Orthopedics

Shriners Children's; St. Louis (MO); Sur place; USD 400 000 - 700 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Résumé du poste

Shriners Children’s St. Louis seeks a mission-driven physician leader to serve as Chief of Staff – Orthopedics, guiding medical teams and advancing clinical excellence.

The role balances strategic oversight, governance, and operational performance with clinical duties in pediatric orthopedic care. The successful candidate will be board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery, fellowship-trained in pediatric subspecialties, and have extensive leadership in clinical operations, accreditation, and staff

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME residency in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic or Pediatric Spine.
• 8–10 years of clinical orthopedic/spine practice, pediatric preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive leadership in clinical ops/admin/physician leadership.
• ABOS board certification with pediatric subspecialty.
• Eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure; valid DEA.
• Credentialing and privileging by medical staff.

Responsabilités

• Act as primary administrative liaison between Orthopedics and hospital leadership.
• Represent Medical Staff in Board meetings and governance committees.
• Develop Medical Staff Bylaws; support hospital regulations and policies.
• Build relationships with Shrine Temples and the medical staff.
• Lead recruitment, credentialing, training, evaluations, and professional development.
• Manage department budget, contracts, and operational expenditures.
• Oversee daily Orthopedics operations, scheduling, staffing, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, patient safety, and regulatory standards.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic planning

Quality improvement

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Medical staff governance

Formation

MD/DO degree

ACGME Orthopedic Surgery residency

Pediatric orthopedic/spine fellowship

ABOS board certification

PALS/BLS certification

State medical licensure eligibility

Description du poste

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. With 20+ 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. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children’s, from clinical and non‑clinical positions to education and research opportunities. No matter where you’re located, you’ll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Job Overview

Shriners Children’s St. Louis is seeking an experienced, mission‑driven physician leader to serve as Chief of Staff – Orthopedics, guiding our dedicated medical teams while advancing clinical excellence and operational performance. The Chief of Staff ensures strategic alignment between departmental operations and organizational objectives, oversees clinical governance functions, facilitates interdisciplinary coordination, and promotes the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑ and family‑centered orthopedic care. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Chief provides executive support to physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, manages departmental initiatives, and oversees clinical quality, compliance, academic affairs, and operational efficiency. Successful candidates must be a board‑certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon, fellowship‑trained, and possess progressive leadership experience in clinical operations, administration, or physician leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative, Operational and Organizational Duties

• Act as the primary administrative liaison between the Orthopedics department and the hospital’s executive leadership team, ensuring effective communication and alignment on organizational objectives.
• Ensure that the Medical Staff is appropriately represented in meetings of the Board of Governors and assure Medical Staff involvement in Joint Conference committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Medical Staff meetings, and other hospital and committee board meetings.
• Ensure the Board of Governors is adequately informed of medical staff issues and activities.
• Collaborate with local medical staff and other Chiefs of Staff to develop Medical Staff Bylaws and suggest appropriate changes and revisions for approval by the Join Boards.
• Support and implement, as appropriate, hospital regulations and policies as established by the Joint Boards and local Board of Governors.
• Build, support, and grow relationships with sponsoring Shrine Temples and the medical staff.
• Work to develop and maintain relationships within the wider medical community (local, regional, national, and international).
• Manage physician workforce activities, including recruitment, credentialing, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Work with hospital administration and Headquarters to develop and manage departmental budget, contracts, and operational expenditures, ensuring the effective use of resources.
• Oversee daily operations of the orthopedics department, including clinical scheduling, patient flow, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Represent the orthopedics department on hospital committees and task forces, advocating on behalf of departmental interests and contributing to hospital‑wide initiatives.
• Ensure processes are in place to achieve timely and accurate completion of medical records in a manner that supports efficient, quality clinical care, research, and compliance with meaningful use.

Clinical, Educational, and Research Duties

• Support the orthopedics department in developing and implementing strategic plans for the Department, including growth initiatives, quality improvement, and clinical outcomes tracking.
• Lead and monitor quality improvement initiatives within the department, focusing on enhancing patient care, safety, and outcomes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including surgeons, nurses, therapists, social workers, and support staff to ensure optimal, coordinated patient care.
• Oversee the implementation and adherence to clinical protocols, guidelines, and best practices, ensuring evidence‑based practices are incorporated into patient care.
• Promote research within the orthopedics department, supporting faculty and staff in their academic and scholarly pursuits.
• Supervise and support ongoing education and training programs for staff, including resident and fellow education, continuing medical education (CME), and interdisciplinary team development.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and hospital‑specific policies, including HIPAA, patient safety, and ethical standards.
• Address patient or family concerns regarding treatment and care, facilitating resolution through appropriate channels.

Personal Surgical Activities

• Demonstrate quality and competency in the performance of surgical specialty.
• Modulate personal surgical activity in order to provide adequate leadership for the hospital’s overall goals.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Orthopedic Surgery or Neurosurgery.
• Completion of fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery or Pediatric Spine Surgery.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of clinical practice in orthopedic surgery or spine surgery, preferably with experience in a pediatric setting.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical operations, administration, or physician leadership roles.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS), with subspecialty training in Pediatric Orthopedics.
• Those with a neurosurgical background should be board certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS), with subspecialty training in pediatric neurosurgery.
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical quality improvement, and physician workforce management.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to manage complex relationships and competing priorities.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive clinical and operational excellence.
• Understanding of hospital accreditation standards, healthcare regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Commitment to the mission of pediatric healthcare, patient advocacy, and service excellence.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and ethical integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or related field preferred (e.g., MBA, MHA, MPH, CPE).
• Experience in academic medicine, research administration, and/or graduate medical education preferred.

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity. Compensation is determined by a combination of years of post‑fellowship experience and departmental equity.

Benefits

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!