Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Listed compensation
$422K–$703K
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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.
Job Description
Job Overview
Shriners Children’s Las Vegas is seeking a full‑time Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join our expanding multidisciplinary team and support the growth of a premier regional center for comprehensive pediatric musculoskeletal care.
The surgeon will provide advanced surgical and non‑surgical treatment across the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic conditions, including limb deformities, hip disorders, trauma, sports injuries, and neuromuscular conditions.
Experience with complex reconstructive procedures and a commitment to collaborative, family‑centered care are highly valued.
The role is supported by a growing multidisciplinary team, robust APP support as volumes increase, and a strong institutional commitment to program development.
Call responsibilities are designed to support work‑life balance and program growth. Call is fully optional and compensated separately until 2030. With the opening of Intermountain’s dedicated children’s hospital, call will transition to a required schedule, anticipated at no more than 1 in 5 days.
The position includes meaningful academic engagement, with opportunities for faculty appointment through UNLV and active involvement in resident and fellow education. The surgeon will work closely with UNLV orthopedic residents, an Air Force Orthopedic PA Fellow, and potentially an additional Valley Hospital resident as clinical volumes expand.
This is an outstanding opportunity for surgeons at any career stage, including recent fellowship graduates, to join a mission‑driven organization with strong institutional support, a robust referral base, and the ability to make a lasting impact on children and families across the region.
Key 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.
Maintain accountability for meeting established productivity benchmarks (e. g. wRVUS), quality metrics, and institutional performance standards
Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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
The pay range for this position is $421,808.40 - $703,014.00. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in Orthopedic Surgery, and finished a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery is required, along with active medical licensure and relevant life support certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $408k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery | ranked against 367 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $422k–$703k | Physician median $655k (middle half $538k–$735k)116 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$562k in purchasing power | Nevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician listings in Nevada | 159 active | 22,468 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Nevada physician listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 8% offer loan repayment159 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand | #16 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 359 in the last 30 days | 192 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −5.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$408k | $48/wRVU × 8,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$562k midpoint, that is roughly $22k–$39k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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