Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

About the role

Baylor Scott & White Health is recruiting a fellowship‑trained, board‑certified/eligible Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon for a full‑time position at McLane Children’s Hospital in Temple, Texas. The surgeon will join a multispecialty employed group of 16 fellowship‑trained orthopedic surgeons with a primary academic affiliation to Baylor College of Medicine‑Temple. An academic appointment is available commensurate with experience, and experienced candidates may be considered for Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at McLane Children’s Hospital and Division Director of Pediatric Orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care across a wide variety of ages and pathologies, including general pediatric orthopedics and the development of a subspecialty niche.
• Utilize EOS imaging and intra‑operative CT technology.
• Collaborate with a team of advanced practice providers (APPs) and pediatricians in clinic settings.
• Participate actively in education of residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Engage in research activities, with a preference for candidates who have research experience or interest.
• Leverage support from pediatric subspecialties such as oncology, hand, spine, and sports orthopedics.
• Potentially assume leadership roles as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Division Director of Pediatric Orthopedics.

Requirements

• Completion of a one‑year fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery.
• Willingness to actively participate in education.
• Experience and/or interest in research is preferred.
• Current Texas medical license issued by the Texas Medical Board.
• Board certification in orthopedic surgery or active pursuit of board certification as defined by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD or DO).
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Texas.
• Board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery, with specific fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics.

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.

About the organization

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a 574‑bed, multi‑specialty teaching hospital with Level I Trauma designation. In 2018 it was ranked among the top 100 hospitals and top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters. The facility hosts 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs, including emergency medicine and radiology, and offers a chaplain resident program.

McLane Children’s Medical Center is a 64‑bed, full‑service children’s hospital featuring 48 medical/surgical rooms, 16 private Pediatric ICU rooms, a 24‑hour pediatric emergency department, Level II Trauma center, and an advanced diagnostic imaging center. The hospital also provides a pediatric residency training program.

About the community

Temple, Texas is recognized as one of the best places to live and work in the state and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the United States in 2019. The city offers no state income tax, a robust economy, and a cost of living below the national average. Education is a priority, with four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College. Known as the “Wildflower Capital of Texas,” Temple lies along the Texas Wildflower Trail and provides convenient access to major cities such as Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.