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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Company : Shriners Children's Florida
Location : Sacramento, CA, 95817
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
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.
All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Shriners Children’s Northern California is proud to be nationally ranked as a leader in pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, in partnership with UC Davis Children’s Hospital. As an ACS-verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center, we are committed to providing world-class care in a family-centered environment. Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in orthopedics, rehabilitation, burns, pediatric surgery and cleft lip and palate services, transforming the lives of thousands of children every year from around the world.
Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration and making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and their families. At Shriners Children’s Northern California, you’ll find a supportive community, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to life-changing work every day.
Job Overview
Shriners Children’s is looking for a full-time Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team at Shriners Children’s Northern California. Successful candidates will be board certified/eligible and have successfully completed a fellowship in both pediatric orthopedic surgery and spinal surgery. As a tertiary and quaternary referral center for domestic and international patients with complex Pediatric Spine Deformity, the candidate should have experience and interest in the treatment of Congenital Deformities which require resection or osteotomy, severe and delayed treatment of idiopathic deformities. As a current leader in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Deformities that are amenable to growth modulation, some experience in the use of anterior vertebral body tethering is recommended. Finally, as early onset scoliosis patients are frequently referred to SHNC, treatment of EOS patients with EDF casting is a modality frequently deployed as a re VEPTR and MAGEC devices (Juvenile growth modulation). Currently, SHNC case volume averages 175 major Pediatric Deformities per year.
As SHNC has no Emergency Department, call coverage is limited to on call rounding for inpatients and availability for hospitalized inpatients. Academic appointment with the UC Davis affiliate is an option with a small clinical footprint available through the UC Davis Department of Orthopedics.
The pay range for this position is $508,948-$771,855. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.
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 extramural funding for research
- Fulfills the mission of excellence in education by supervising and teaching students, residents, and fellows.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
- Must have successfully completed an ACGME accredited orthopedic surgery residency program
- Must have completed relevant fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics AND spinal surgery
- Must be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) or in final year of ACGME accredited program leading to certification and eligible for or in possession of Subspecialty Certification (SC) if appropriate
- Must possess or be eligible for California state medical license
- Experience treating pediatric spine patients
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Frequently asked questions
Sacramento's pediatric orthopedic surgeons often manage unique regional patient demographics and collaborate closely with UC Davis Children’s Hospital. The city’s healthcare ecosystem emphasizes multi-disciplinary care and research innovation, setting it apart from other locations where resources or patient profiles might differ significantly.
Beyond board certification by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, California favors surgeons with state medical licenses and subspecialty credentials in pediatric orthopedics and spinal surgery. Continuous education and fellowship experience in advanced pediatric spine deformities also boost employability in this region.
Surgeons focus on diagnosing and surgically treating complex spine deformities like congenital curves or juvenile idiopathic scoliosis. Tasks include preoperative planning, performing osteotomies or growth modulation surgeries, inpatient rounding, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care.
Joining Shriners Children’s Florida offers exposure to cutting-edge pediatric spine surgery techniques, collaborative research opportunities, and academic appointments with UC Davis. This environment fosters professional development through mentorship, involvement in translational research, and leadership in complex pediatric orthopedic treatments.
Yes, Shriners Children’s provides comprehensive benefits starting day one, including medical coverage, retirement plans with up to 6% matching, paid time off, and diverse insurance options. Additional perks like tuition reimbursement and flexible spending accounts enhance the total compensation beyond salary.
The position offers a competitive salary between $508,948 and $771,855, depending on experience and departmental equity. This range reflects the specialized skill set required for pediatric spine and orthopedic surgery in a tertiary care setting within Sacramento’s healthcare market.
Surgeons actively engage in clinical and translational research, present findings at conferences, and seek extramural funding. This culture supports evidence-based practice and innovation, allowing surgeons to contribute to advancements in treatments for pediatric spine deformities and overall orthopedic care.
Sacramento’s growing pediatric population and Shriners Children’s national ranking create strong demand for specialized surgeons. While the market is competitive due to the high standards and subspecialty expertise required, opportunities exist for surgeons with fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics and spine surgery.
Shriners Children’s offers a family-centered, state-of-the-art facility focused exclusively on pediatric specialty care without emergency department pressures. This creates a collaborative atmosphere emphasizing innovation, multidisciplinary education, and a high volume of complex pediatric spine cases.
Expertise in managing complex spine deformities, proficiency in growth modulation techniques like anterior vertebral body tethering, and experience with early onset scoliosis treatments are highly valued. Additionally, board certification and familiarity with tertiary/quaternary referral center workflows are essential.