Pediatric Hand Surgeon

Shriners Children's; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's is seeking a full-time Pediatric Hand Surgeon for its Philadelphia location. The successful candidate will be board certified and bring substantial experience in pediatric hand care, especially for conditions like brachial plexus injuries. This role involves both clinical practice and scholarly research, contributing to the mission of providing exceptional care and education within the pediatric healthcare community.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Generous Continuing Medical Education budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)

School Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS).
• Minimum 5 years’ post-fellowship experience with pediatric hand/upper extremity patients.
• Demonstrated leadership in hand service line preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform excellent patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish findings.
• Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Pediatric patient care

Research skills

Education and mentorship

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

ACGME accredited orthopedic or plastic surgery residency

ACGME fellowship training in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

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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.
• 4 locations ranked on 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 motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.
  
  
  

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.
• 4 locations ranked on 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 motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.
  
  
  

About Shriners Children’s Philadelphia

Shriners Children’s Philadelphia is where hope and healing meet. Located in North Philadelphia on the Main Campus of Temple University Hospital, Shriners Children's Philadelphia is a 49-bed pediatric subspecialty hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children with orthopedic conditions and spinal cord injuries. The hospital offers a range of services, including orthopedics, scoliosis surgery, sports medicine, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and pediatric rehabilitation/therapy. The facility is Joint Commission accredited, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. We offer low-cost, on-site parking. We also have outreach clinics in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and Dorado, Puerto Rico, which provide children and families with access to high-quality, specialized care in our neighboring communities and beyond

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 an experienced full-time Pediatric Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon to join our multidisciplinary team at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia. Successful candidates should be board certified in orthopedic surgery and have completed a fellowship in hand & upper extremity surgery. Ideal candidates should also have substantial experience and interest in caring for pediatric patients, particularly those with brachial plexus, congenital differences, post-traumatic deformities, and sports injuries. Prior hand service line leadership experience is highly preferred.

This position entails a 1.0 FTE commitment with a regular weekday schedule and minimal non-emergent home call expectations.

• Fulfills the mission of excellence in patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings and in the operating room
• Fulfills the mission of excellence in research by performing scholarly clinical and/or translational research, presenting and publishing research findings, and obtaining intramural and extramural funding for research
• Fulfills the mission of excellence in education by supervising and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Must have successfully completed an ACGME accredited orthopedic or plastic surgery residency program
• Must have completed relevant ACGME fellowship training in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
• Must be board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) and in possession of Subspecialty Certification (SC), if appropriate
• Must possess or be eligible for Pennsylvania state medical license
• Minimum 5 years’ post-fellowship experience treating pediatric hand/upper extremity patients required. 10+ years of experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to resident and fellow education, research, and scholarly activities
• Prior hand and upper extremity service line leadership highly preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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