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Shriners Children's
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact.

We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

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Job Description

Position Summary

The Orthopedic Surgeon is a physician specialist responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions affecting infants, children and adolescents.

This role encompasses the care of congenital, developmental, traumatic, and neuromuscular orthopedic conditions in pediatric patients. The Orthopedic Surgeon collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high quality, age-appropriate, and family-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Position 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.

Education

  • 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.

Experience

  • Minimum 1-3 years of post-fellowship or equivalent clinical experience in pediatric orthopedic surgery preferred; recent fellowship graduates will be considered based on training and clinical exposure.

Certifications and Licensures

  • 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.

Additional Knowledge and Skills

  • 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.

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Key Responsibilities

The Orthopedic Surgeon is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical or non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions in pediatric patients. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, family-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in Orthopedic Surgery, and possess fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Orthopedics is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentDiagnostic EvaluationPatient CounselingMultidisciplinary CollaborationElectronic Medical RecordsEvidence-based Practice

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 25.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Pennsylvania17 active372 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $65k) · 15% offer loan repayment943 active listings, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand#16 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery listings359 in the last 30 days192 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend+25.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 5 employers
401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Visa sponsorship
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 367 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Shriners Children's

Hospitals and Health Care
Montreal, Quebec
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Malpractice coverage

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.