Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in California seeks a pediatric orthopedic surgeon to join our multidisciplinary team. The role involves clinical assessments, surgical and non-surgical management, and participation in inpatient/outpatient care with emphasis on standards of care for musculoskeletal disorders in children.

Applicants should have an MD or DO, completed an ACGME residency in Orthopedic Surgery, and fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for pediatric orthopedic patients.
• Provide surgical and non-surgical management per current standards.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient care, including preop/postop
• Perform operative procedures per institutional protocols and safety standards.
• Collaborate with pediatricians and subspecialists for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR per legal and institutional requirements.
• Engage in hospital rounds, trauma response, and quality improvement efforts.
• Contribute to medical education, research, and scholarly activities as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Collaborative care

Documentation

Team-based care

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME Orthopedic Surgery residency

Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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.

Job Description

Position Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for pediatric patients with orthopedic conditions including limb deformities, scoliosis, fractures, hip dysplasia, clubfoot, and other musculoskeletal disorders.


• Provide surgical and non-surgical management based on current standards of care, evidence-based practices, and patient-specific considerations.


• Participate in inpatient and outpatient care, including preoperative and postoperative management, consultations, and discharge planning.


• Perform operative procedures in accordance with institutional protocols and safety standards.


• Collaborate with pediatricians, physiatrists, physical therapists, anesthesiologists, and other subspecialists in the coordinated care of patients.


• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record system in compliance with legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements.


• Participate in shared call coverage, hospital rounds, and trauma response as assigned.


• Contribute to departmental quality improvement, peer review, and clinical governance processes.


• May participate in medical education, research, and scholarly activities depending on institutional affiliation or department expectations.

Education Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Orthopedic Surgery

Completion of fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Experience Minimum 1-3 years of post-fellowship or equivalent clinical experience in pediatric orthopedic surgery preferred; recent fellowship graduates will be considered based on training and clinical exposure

Certification and Licensures Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS), with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Orthopedics

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

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.