Pediatric Orthopedic Research Fellowship — St. Louis, MO

Ortho Conditioning; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University Orthopedics in St. Louis, MO seeks a full-time pediatric orthopedic sports surgeon to join its Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Orthopedic Surgery.

The successful candidate will build a pediatric sports medicine practice within a high-volume academic program, participate in clinical care, resident and fellow education, and clinical or translational research across WashU Orthopedics and St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Qualifications

• Completed or in progress of an accredited pediatric orthopedic fellowship.
• Additional training focused on pediatric or orthopedic sports medicine.
• Board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery.
• Eligible to obtain a permanent Missouri medical license.
• Commitment to excellent patient care and education.
• Interest in clinical, basic science, translational, biomechanics or outcomes research.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pediatric and adolescent patients with sports-related injuries.
• Develop and grow a pediatric sports medicine practice.
• Work closely with pediatric orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists and rehab providers.
• Participate in resident and fellow education and conferences.
• Provide care at Washington University Orthopedics and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Skills

Pediatric sports medicine

Clinical evaluation

Resident education

Research collaboration

Education

Accredited pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship

Board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery

Missouri medical license eligibility

Job description

Pediatric Orthopedic Research Fellowship

WashU Medicine Orthopedics St. Louis, MO Paid Research Fellow 12 days ago · Jul 29, 2026

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time pediatric orthopedic sports surgeon to join its nationally recognized Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Orthopedic Surgery.

This faculty position offers significant opportunity to build a pediatric sports medicine surgical practice within a high-volume academic program. The successful candidate will participate in clinical care, resident and fellow education and clinical or translational research.

Clinical responsibilities

The pediatric orthopedic sports surgeon will:

• Evaluate and treat pediatric and adolescent patients with sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions
• Develop and grow a pediatric sports medicine practice
• Work closely with pediatric orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, rehabilitation providers and other clinical partners
• Participate fully in the clinical and academic activities of the pediatric orthopedic division
• Provide care at Washington University Orthopedics and St. Louis Children’s Hospital clinical locations
• Support the continued growth and development of pediatric orthopedic services

The Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Orthopedic Surgery has a national and international reputation for excellence. Its specialists work as a multidisciplinary team to diagnose and treat conditions ranging from common injuries to complex musculoskeletal disorders and deformities.

Education and teaching responsibilities

The faculty member will actively participate in orthopedic resident and fellow education, including:

• Clinical instruction and supervision
• Teaching in the operating room and outpatient setting
• Participation in conferences, journal clubs and other educational activities
• Mentorship of residents, fellows and medical students

Research responsibilities

The faculty member will be expected to participate in research appropriate to their interests and academic goals. Areas may include:

• Clinical research
• Basic science
• Translational research
• Biomechanics
• Outcomes research

The department offers opportunities to collaborate with established researchers across Washington University School of Medicine. Experienced research coordinators are available to support faculty research activities.

About the practice

Washington University Orthopedics is a nationally recognized academic orthopedic practice serving patients throughout the St. Louis region and beyond.

Practice highlights include:

• More than 230,000 patient visits annually
• More than 20,000 surgeries annually
• More than 100 orthopedic specialists
• 13 clinical locations across the region
• Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, both Level I trauma centers
• Team physician relationships with the St. Louis Blues, St. Louis CITY SC and other area teams

St. Louis is home to a strong academic and medical community and serves as a regional center for research, education and advanced patient care.

Compensation and benefits

Washington University provides comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Competitive base compensation with productivity-based earning potential
• Year-end bonus opportunity based on division profitability
• Retirement savings plan
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children
• Discretionary allowance for approved professional and educational expenses
• Work-life and family-care resources
• Free MetroLink and bus pass

For additional information about Washington University benefits, visit hr.wustl.edu.

Our mission and vision

Vision: To redefine excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation.

Mission: To have a national and international impact on orthopedics through excellence in clinical care, education, research and leadership.

Department distinctions include:

• 1 in Missouri for adult orthopedics, U.S. News & World Report
• 3 in the United States for orthopedic residency training, Doximity
• 4 in the United States for NIH-funded orthopedic research, BRIMR

Required qualifications

Applicants must:

• Have completed or be in the process of completing an accredited pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship
• Have additional training focused on pediatric or orthopedic sports medicine
• Be board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery
• Be eligible to obtain a permanent Missouri medical license
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellent patient care
• Demonstrate an interest in resident, fellow and medical student education
• Have an interest in clinical, basic science, translational, biomechanics or outcomes research

Source: POSNA Job Board · Imported July 29, 2026. Compensation and details are shown as provided by the source; verify on the original posting before applying.