Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon - Spine

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.