Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon (MD/DO)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physician leadership opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Retirement plan with 401(k) matching

CME support and time off

Education and student loan assistance

Work-life balance benefits

Job summary

Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital in Northern Virginia seeks a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join a growing program. The role offers a comprehensive pediatric specialty platform with opportunities for leadership, teaching, and research in a nationally recognized health system.

The successful candidate will join a nine-physician group providing advanced care across spine, deformity, trauma, sports medicine, and neuro-orthopedics. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• MD degree from an accredited institution
• Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency
• Completion of Pediatric Orthopedic fellowship
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in Virginia
• BLS certification at start
• Ability to credential with CMS and third-party payors
• Successful credentialing for Medical Staff membership and privileges

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage pediatric orthopedic conditions.
• Participate in call rotations and trauma surgical management with supervision of residents.
• Order or perform diagnostic tests and write routine orders for labs and imaging.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and perform surgical or noninvasive procedures.
• Create postoperative care plans and coordinate patient care across services.

Job description

Inova Children's is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join a rapidly growing program at Northern Virginia's only dedicated children's hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized children's health system and contribute to the continued expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care throughout Northern Virginia. This full-time position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Our group is expanding to nine physicians, creating an opportunity to help shape the division's clinical identity and subspecialty depth.

The group provides comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care across spine and spinal deformity, limb deformity and reconstruction, orthopedic trauma, cerebral palsy and neuro-orthopedics, hand and upper extremity, sports medicine, and foot and ankle. Treatment capabilities include early-onset scoliosis management with casting and MAGEC rods, minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, and pre-participation examinations for young athletes.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety,qualityand patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Your role includes:

• A 1:8 call schedule Orthopedic residents carry primary overnight call; attendings provide backup coverage and supervise resident trauma operative cases.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage muscle, skeletal, or bone conditions.
• Participate in call and call-related trauma surgical management
• Order or perform medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
• Write routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays, and consultations.
• Perform and record history and physical examinations.
• Evaluate treatment options and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Perform surgical or noninvasive procedures and create postoperative-care plans.

About Inova Children's

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is Northern Virginia’s only dedicated children's hospital and serves as a regional destination for comprehensive, family-centered pediatric care. Located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, the nationally recognized 241-bed children's hospital provides advanced care forneonates,infants, children, and adolescents across more than 45 pediatric specialties. Inova Children's offers some of the region's largest and most comprehensive programs, including nationally recognized programs incardiology and cardiac surgery, neonatology,gastroenterologyand pulmonary care. Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to delivering innovative, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of younger patients and their families.

• Level 1 Trauma Care
• 108-Bed Level IV NICU
• Pediatric Cardiac ICU & Pediatric ICU
• Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit
• Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit
• Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Unit
• Pediatric Medical Surgical Units with EMU
• Pediatric Emergency Department
• Pediatric Inpatient EEG, Video EEG, and EMU. Outpatient EEG Program, and Sleep Lab

Featured Benefits:

• Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
• Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
• Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of 401k eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
• CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification: Board eligible or board certifiedinPediatric Orthopedic Surgery
• Experience: successful completion of ACGME accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency program and successful completion of Pediatric Orthopedic fellowship.
• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services