Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon - Spine

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 480,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's Portland is seeking an experienced, full-time Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with expertise in complex spinal deformity. The role emphasizes spine care ~90%, including early onset scoliosis, Mehta casting, and anterior/posterior approaches, with outreach clinics in Redmond, OR and Vancouver, WA.

Join a collaborative pediatric orthopedic team with multidisciplinary support. The position offers a balanced schedule with clinic, OR, and flex days, plus involvement in

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery with subspecialty in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
• Eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice
• Eligibility for active DEA
• BLS for Healthcare Providers and PALS certifications
• Comprehensive knowledge of pediatric spine conditions and growth considerations

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for pediatric spine deformities
• Provide surgical and non-surgical management per current standards of care
• Inpatient/outpatient care including preop/postop management and discharge planning
• Perform operative procedures per institutional protocols and safety standards
• Collaborate with pediatricians, physiatrists, therapists, and subspecialists
• Maintain documentation in electronic medical record systems
• Participate in shared call coverage and rounds
• Contribute to quality improvement and clinical governance
• Engage in medical education, research, and scholarly activities as appropriate
• Meet productivity and performance benchmarks

Skills

Pediatric spine care

Mehta casting

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO – medical degree

ACGME Orthopedic Surgery residency

Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery & Spine

ABOS board certification or eligibility

Active medical licensure eligibility (state)

BLS for Healthcare Providers; PALS

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

Job Overview

Shriners Children's Portland is seeking an experienced, full-time Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with expertise in treating complex spinal deformity. This high-volume position focuses ~90% on spine care, including early onset scoliosis, Mehta casting, and anterior and posterior spinal surgery, with optional involvement in skeletal dysplasia. This role offers a balanced weekly structure - two clinic days, two OR days, and one flex day with 1-in-10 rotating home call - and includes participation in established outreach clinics in Redmond, OR, and Vancouver, WA. The surgeon will join a highly collaborative pediatric orthopedic team supported by Advanced Practice Providers, MAs, cast techs, care managers, psychologists, rehabilitation specialists, hospitalists, and consistent resident and fellow involvement from OHSU and international training programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for pediatric orthopedic patients with spinal deformities
• Provide surgical and non-surgical management based on current standards of care, evidence-based practices, and patient-specific considerations.
• Participate in inpatient and/or 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.
• Maintain accountability for meeting established productivity benchmarks (e.g. wRVUS), quality metrics, and institutional performance standards.
• Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.

Required Qualifications

• 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 and Spine Surgery.
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS), with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery.
• 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
• Comprehensive knowledge of pediatric spine conditions, including scoliosis, early onset scoliosis, congenital deformities, neuromuscular and syndromic spine disorders, trauma, and post-traumatic deformities, with an understanding of growth and development considerations.
• Proficiency in operative planning, surgical execution, and perioperative management for pediatric spine procedures, including posterior and anterior spinal approaches, corrective osteotomies, and growth-friendly techniques such as Mehta casting or growing rods.
• Familiarity with pediatric spine imaging, bracing, casting, and non-operative management strategies specific to spinal deformities.
• Effective communication and counseling skills for engaging pediatric patients and their families regarding surgical options, expected outcomes, and rehabilitation plans.
• Ability to function in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with therapists, nurses, and other specialists to manage complex spinal cases.
• Competency in electronic medical record systems, documentation standards, and clinical decision support tools within the context of pediatric spine care.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of post-fellowship experience highly preferred.
• Recent fellowship graduates will be considered based on training and clinical exposure.
• Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We're always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children's facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Eligible Shriners Children's employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!