Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Future Opportunities

CURE International; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Housing

In-country transportation

Annual paid leave

Job summary

CURE International is seeking a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to provide exceptional surgical care in a full-time role. The surgeon will be responsible for assessing patients, managing surgical procedures, and participating in mobile clinics across the United States.

This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, relocation assistance, and paid leave. Candidates must agree to the Statement of Faith.

Qualifications

• Expert in pediatric orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal pathology.
• Ability to operate and provide high standards of surgical care.
• Familiarity with ethical medical practices and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with musculoskeletal disability.
• Participate in mobile clinics across the country.
• Maintain detailed records in Electronic Medical Record system.
• Ensure high patient and staff safety standards.

Skills

Pediatric orthopedic surgery

Assessment and management of musculoskeletal pathology

Patient care

Surgical techniques

Education

Medical Degree with fellowship training in orthopedic surgery

Job description

CURE International is continually building a pipeline of qualified Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons who may be interested in serving at one of our pediatric specialty hospitals in the future. While this posting does not represent an active job opening, we welcome the chance to connect with skilled, mission‑minded professionals as needs arise across our network.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The pediatric orthopedic surgeon is a specialist in pediatric orthopedic surgery and continues to further develop their expertise in this subspecialty. This individual is confident in the assessment and management of children with a range of musculoskeletal pathology. Operating under the guidance of fellowship‑trained faculty, the pediatric orthopedic surgeon provides excellent surgical care to patients and ensures a high level of safety for both patients and staff, adhering to all the quality standards of CURE.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assess patients with musculoskeletal disability, taking and recording a salient history, examination and formulating an appropriate management plan including relevant investigations and surgical or non‑operative management.
• Participate in traveling to mobile clinics in different parts of the country as organized by the hospital and assigned to by the head of orthopedics.
• Treat patients and families with care and respect, adhering to the highest standards of medical ethics.
• When surgical management is appropriate, undertaking careful consent, clarifying to the patient (where appropriate) and family member the nature of the procedure that is advised, the risks, possible alternatives and nature of anesthesia required.
• Create pre‑operative plans for each surgery, discussing with fellow faculty members the surgical plans.
• Provide a high standard of surgical care, adhering to the highest standards of sterile operative technique while creating a cohesive team environment centered on safety and quality care.
• Record each step of patient care in the Electronic Medical Record and inpatient paper charts.
• Recognize complications that arise and respond appropriately, including discussing the event with the Medical Director and reporting it in the quarterly Morbidity and Mortality meetings.
• Ensure a high level of patient and staff safety is upheld at all times.
• Participate actively in the training activities of the hospital and willingly engage in quality improvement projects, audit and research.
• Update surgical techniques, instrumentation and implants dedicated to pediatric orthopedic surgery.

In addition, all candidates should be familiar with the Statement of Faith and will be required to agree with the declarations of the Statement of Faith to be considered for this position. Please read our Statement of Faith.

This is a full‑time, paid position that offers a salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to health and life insurance, relocation assistance, retirement, housing, in‑country transportation, and annual paid leave.