Lead Pediatric Cleft Lip & Palate Surgeon

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Chicago is seeking an experienced full-time Pediatric Plastic Surgeon to serve as the Cleft Lip & Palate Lead, guiding one of the state’s top CLP programs and collaborating with APPs, plastic and oral maxillofacial surgeons, otolaryngologists, and speech language pathologists.

The ideal candidate has at least five years post-fellowship in pediatric cleft and craniofacial surgery, with leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completed ACGME Plastic Surgery residency.
• Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery or equivalent clinical experience.
• Minimum 5 years post-fellowship in pediatric cleft lip & palate surgery.
• Board certification or eligibility in Plastic Surgery (ABPS).
• Eligibility for active medical licensure in the state; DEA eligibility.
• BLS and PALS certification; Credentialing and privileging.

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, orthognathic surgery, nasal reconstructions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members: speech therapists, orthodontists, otolaryngologists, audiologists, dentists, social work.
• Supervise and mentor fellows, residents, and other surgical staff; lead educational initiatives.
• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement; track program metrics.
• Contribute to outreach: community engagement, referrals, family education; ensure equitable access.
• Administrative responsibilities: scheduling, protocol creation/refinement, guideline implementation.

Skills

Pediatric plastic surgery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical leadership

Communication with families

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME Plastic Surgery Residency

Craniofacial Fellowship

Tools

Epic EMR

Surgical case management software

Job description

Shriners Children’s Chicago is seeking an experienced full-time Pediatric Plastic Surgeon to serve as the Cleft Lip & Palate Lead, guiding one of the state’s top CLP programs and collaborating with APPs, plastic and oral maxillofacial surgeons, otolaryngologists, and speech language pathologists.

The ideal candidate has at least five years post-fellowship in pediatric cleft and craniofacial surgery, with leadership experience preferred.