Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity

Shriners Children's Shreveport is recruiting a full time, experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeon to join a general pediatric orthopedic practice with strong clinical volumes and a highly cohesive team culture. The ideal candidate will bring broad pediatric orthopedic expertise with preferred strengths in neuromuscular care, hip preservation, and complex foot and ankle deformity. The practice includes a diverse mix of conditions such as CP-related deformities, muscle lengthening, flatfoot reconstruction, benign bone tumors, fractures (cold trauma), and congenital and acquired deformities.

The incoming surgeon will benefit from:

• A robust referral base and steady clinic and surgical volume
• Two dedicated OR block days per week
• 30–35 clinic patients per day, plus add-ons
• 1:1 APP support, with APPs independently running fracture/injury clinic
• A 1-in-3 home call rotation with no trauma call and minimal call burden
• Opportunities to teach LSU orthopedic residents (no clinical fellows)
• Potential for an academic appointment through LSU
• A deeply supportive team, including a collaborative Chief of Staff and strong local administrator

This position is ideal for a surgeon who values meaningful mission-driven work, a collegial environment, and the ability to contribute to program growth while maintaining a balanced clinical practice. Compensation is determined by a combination of years of post-fellowship clinical experience and departmental equity.

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
• Minimum 5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience required
• 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.