Orthopedic Pediatric Surgeon - 0.9 FTE (On-Site)

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$533k-$642k

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Job Description

Orthopedic Pediatric Surgeon - 0.9 FTE (On-Site)

Job Description

Morlen Health is currently seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the Sunnybrook Orthopaedics team in Portland, OR.

This physician will provide high-quality, comprehensive pediatric orthopaedic care within an integrated healthcare network and collaborate with a team of orthopaedic surgeons, advanced practice clinicians, and dedicated support staff across regional facilities and partner institutions.

The practice provides comprehensive pediatric orthopaedic care for patients under age 16, with a broad surgical case mix that includes spine conditions, club feet, hip dysplasia, scoliosis, and congenital pediatric conditions. The position includes both outpatient surgery at ambulatory surgical centers and inpatient operative care at Oregon Health & Science University.

This is an on-site position located in Portland, OR

What You Can Expect

  • 0.9 FTE with a 4-day work week
  • Collaboration with a second pediatric orthopaedic surgeon
  • Comprehensive pediatric orthopaedic care for patients under age 16
  • Broad surgical case mix including spine, club feet, hip dysplasia, scoliosis, and congenital pediatric conditions
  • Outpatient surgeries at ambulatory surgical centers with substantial clinical and operative volume
  • Inpatient operative cases at Oregon Health & Science University
  • 1:6 call shared with OHSU pediatric orthopaedists
  • Collaboration with a team of 33 orthopaedic surgeons and 24 affiliated clinicians

Minimum Requirements

  • Board Certified or Eligible in Orthopaedics
  • Completion of a Pediatric Orthopaedics Fellowship

Your Total Rewards

The annual salary for this position is $533,430-$641,970. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as an applicant’s skills and qualifications, education and certifications, training, relevant clinical experience, market data, geographic location, internal equity, FTE, and other job-related factors.

In addition to base pay, Morlen Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid time off; paid holidays; and other benefits and programs. Specific details are below, and specific plan information is available upon request.

  • Base salary range: $494,460-$603,000
  • Lifestyle Stipend: $38,970 annually

Your Benefits & Perks Include

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with employee-only premiums 100% covered by Morlen Health. Dependent coverage is also available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan through ADP TotalSource with a broad range of investment options, retirement planning tools, and access to professional investment advice.
  • Employer-provided short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Voluntary supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet wellness coverage.
  • Expert benefits support through ADP MyLife Advisors for enrollment assistance, benefits guidance, payroll questions, and life event support.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, emotional health support, work-life resources, legal and financial guidance, childcare and eldercare referrals, and wellness resources for employees and household members.
  • Combined vacation and sick paid time off equivalent to 15 days annually, prorated based on your FTE status and administered in accordance with Morlen Health's applicable policies.
  • CME Education leave 2 weeks a year prorated to your FTE

About Morlen Health

Morlen Health was created by the physicians of Northwest Permanente PC to create, protect, and grow innovative healthcare solutions for their patients and communities. We have a relentless focus on best-in-class quality patient care and outcomes.

Morlen Health is dedicated to delivering affordable, high-quality healthcare at individual and population levels. Through our population health services and digitally enabled solutions, we are working to improve access, engagement, health outcomes, and the overall care experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Morlen Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive pediatric orthopaedic care for patients under age 16, including both outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons and clinicians across regional facilities and partner institutions.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedics. Completion of a Pediatric Orthopaedics Fellowship is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric orthopaedic surgerySpine surgeryHip dysplasia treatmentScoliosis treatmentCongenital condition managementClinical collaborationSurgical case management

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Permanente Health Care Ventures holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 27 active listings.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $568k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,732/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (employee-only premiums 100% covered)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employer-provided short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
15 days combined vacation and sick PTO
2 weeks CME education leave
Lifestyle Stipend ($38,970 annually)