Job Description

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity

Shriners Children's Las Vegas is seeking a full-time Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join our expanding multidisciplinary team and support the growth of a premier regional center for comprehensive pediatric musculoskeletal care. The surgeon will provide advanced surgical and non-surgical treatment across the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic conditions, including limb deformities, hip disorders, trauma, sports injuries, and neuromuscular conditions. Experience with complex reconstructive procedures and a commitment to collaborative, family-centered care are highly valued.

The role is supported by a growing multidisciplinary team, robust APP support as volumes increase, and a strong institutional commitment to program development.

Call responsibilities are designed to support work-life balance and program growth. Call is fully optional and compensated separately until 2030. With the opening of Intermountain's dedicated children's hospital, call will transition to a required schedule, anticipated at no more than 1 in 5 days.

The position includes meaningful academic engagement, with opportunities for faculty appointment through UNLV and active involvement in resident and fellow education. The surgeon will work closely with UNLV orthopedic residents, an Air Force Orthopedic PA Fellow, and potentially an additional Valley Hospital resident as clinical volumes expand.

This is an outstanding opportunity for surgeons at any career stage, including recent fellowship graduates, to join a mission-driven organization with strong institutional support, a robust referral base, and the ability to make a lasting impact on children and families across the region.

Key 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/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
• 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
• Comprehensive knowledge of pediatric orthopedic surgical techniques, growth and development, and musculoskeletal conditions unique to children.
• Proficiency in operative planning, surgical execution, and perioperative management in pediatric populations.
• Familiarity with pediatric imaging, casting, bracing, and non-operative treatment protocols.
• Effective communication and counseling skills for engaging with pediatric patients and their families.
• Ability to function in a multidisciplinary environment and manage complex care scenarios.
• Competency in use of electronic medical record systems, documentation standards, and clinical decision support tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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

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