Job Overview

Shriners Children’s has an immediate opening for a full-time Pediatric Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon to join our multidisciplinary team at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia. Successful candidates should be board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery or plastic surgery. Candidates must have completed a fellowship in hand & upper extremity surgery. Ideal candidates should also have interest  and experience in caring for pediatric patients, particularly those with brachial plexus, congenital differences, fractures, post-traumatic deformities, and sports injuries.

This position entails a 1.0 FTE commitment with a regular weekday schedule and minimal non-emergent home call expectations.

Why Shriners Children’s?

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple 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. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Ranked top Midsized Employer by Forbes and Statistica Inc.
• 4 locations ranked on S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Winner of 9 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2023)
• $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

About Shriners Children’s Philadelphia

Shriners Children’s Philadelphia is where hope and healing meet. Located in North Philadelphia on the Main Campus of Temple University Hospital, Shriners Children's Philadelphia is a 49-bed pediatric subspecialty hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children with orthopedic conditions and spinal cord injuries. The hospital offers a range of services, including orthopedics, scoliosis surgery, sports medicine, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and pediatric rehabilitation/therapy. The facility is Joint Commission accredited, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. We offer low-cost, on-site parking. We also have outreach clinics in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and Dorado, Puerto Rico, which provide children and families with access to high-quality, specialized care in our neighboring communities and beyond

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Defined Contribution Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Generous budget and time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Employer sponsored professional liability coverage
• Relocation assistance
• School Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Voluntary Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness/Accident Insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, identity theft protection, and more.

All employees are eligible to receive medical, vision and dental coverage starting on their first day. Other benefit elections may vary based on eligibility and location.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills the mission of excellence in patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings and in the operating room
• Fulfills the mission of excellence in research by performing scholarly clinical and/or translational research, presenting and publishing research findings, and obtaining intramural and extramural funding for research
• Fulfills the mission of excellence in education by supervising and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Must have successfully completed an ACGME accredited orthopedic or plastic surgery residency program
• Must have completed relevant ACGME fellowship training in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
• Must be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) or the American Board of Plastic Surgeon (ABPS) and in possession of Subspecialty Certification (SC), if appropriate
• Must possess or be eligible for Pennsylvania state medical license
• Demonstrated commitment to resident and fellow education, research, and scholarly activities

About Shriners Children's Philadelphia

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric orthopedic, burn, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple 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. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals. •Ranked top Midsized Employer by Forbes and Statistica Inc. (2025) •4 locations ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics •Winner of 12 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2024) •$20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

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