Division Director Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

About the Role

• Fellowship trained, BC/BE, full-time Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
• Join a multispecialty employed group of 16 fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons
• Primary academic affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine – Temple
• Fully accredited orthopedic residency program with academic appointment available commensurate with experience
• Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at McLane Children’s Hospital and Division Director of Pediatric Orthopedics in Temple

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in education; experience and interest in research preferred
• See a wide variety of ages and pathologies associated with all pediatric orthopedic specialties; general pediatric orthopedics desired with opportunity to develop subspecialty niche
• Work with EOS imaging and intraoperative CT; collaborate with a team of APPs and pediatricians in clinic
• Supported by a full complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties; orthopedic subspecialty children’s support includes oncology, hand, spine, and sports

Qualifications

• Must have completed a year of fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery
• Doctorate Degree in Medicine
• Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
• Currently board certified in specialty or demonstrate active pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists

About the Hospital

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple: 574-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with Level I Trauma designation; ranked among the top 100 hospitals and top 15 teaching hospitals in the U.S. by Thomson Reuters (2018); 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs
• Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center: 64-bed full-service children’s hospital with 48 medical/surgical rooms and 16 private Pediatric ICU rooms; 24-hour pediatric emergency department; Level II Trauma center; advanced diagnostic imaging center; offers a pediatric residency training program

About the Community

Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy and a cost of living that’s lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the “Wildflower Capital of Texas,” Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution
• CME reimbursement and paid time off
• Excellent Relocation Assistance packages