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Job description
General Pediatric Orthopedics | Pediatric Spine | Upper Extremity/Hand
Shriners Children's St. Louis | St. Louis, Missouri | Full-time | On-site
BUILD YOUR PRACTICE. HELP SHAPE THE PROGRAM.
Shriners Children's St. Louis is recruiting three full-time surgeons to support the continued growth and evolution of its pediatric orthopedic program:
General Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Pediatric Spine Surgeon
Pediatric Upper Extremity/Hand Surgeon
These opportunities offer predominantly subspecialty-focused practices, thoughtfully structured schedules, and the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Shriners Children's provides specialty care to children up to age 18, regardless of their families' ability to pay or insurance status. Its culture is grounded in compassion, integrity, accountability, innovation, evidence-based practice, education, and research.
THE PRACTICE
Approximately 80-90% of each surgeon's clinical time will be dedicated to their primary area of expertise, with the remaining 10-20% focused on general pediatric orthopedics based on subspecialty and patient demand.
A typical week includes:
Two dedicated operating room block days
Two full clinic days
One flex day for administration, program development, research, or other nonclinical activities
Operating room block time is allocated according to subspecialty needs and patient volume.
Surgeons work within a collaborative care model supported by Physical and Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetics Services, and 3.0 FTE Advanced Practice Providers.
Call is shared on a rotating basis and is home-based, with no trauma or emergent responsibilities. Outreach clinics are primarily covered by Advanced Practice Providers, allowing surgeons to focus on onsite operative and clinical care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for children with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions
Provide evidence-based surgical and nonsurgical care
Manage preoperative, postoperative, inpatient, and outpatient care
Perform operative procedures in accordance with institutional safety standards
Collaborate with pediatricians, physiatrists, anesthesiologists, physical therapists, and other specialists
Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and clinical governance
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Contribute to medical education, research, and scholarly activities as appropriate
Meet established productivity, quality, and institutional performance standards
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have:
An MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an ACGME-accredited orthopedic surgery residency
Board certification or eligibility through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Eligibility for active, unrestricted medical licensure in Missouri
Eligibility for active DEA registration
BLS for Healthcare Providers and PALS certification
Eligibility for hospital credentialing and clinical privileges
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary care environment
ROLE-SPECIFIC FELLOWSHIP TRAINING
General Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Completion of an accredited pediatric orthopedic fellowship is required.
Pediatric Spine Surgeon
Completion of accredited pediatric orthopedic and pediatric spine fellowships is required.
Pediatric Upper Extremity/Hand Surgeon
Completion of an upper extremity or hand fellowship is required. Additional fellowship training in pediatric orthopedic surgery is preferred but not required.
EXPERIENCE
One to three years of post-fellowship or equivalent pediatric orthopedic experience is preferred. Recent fellowship graduates will be considered based on their training and clinical exposure.
COMPENSATION
The annual compensation range for each position is $421,808.40-$703,014 . Compensation is determined by relevant experience and departmental equity.
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
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