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

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

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
• Must have completed a year of fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery
• 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

Practice Environment

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple: 574-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with Level I Trauma designation; ranked among top 100 hospitals and top 15 teaching hospitals in the U.S. (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; pediatric residency training program
• EOS imaging and intraoperative CT available

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