Chief of Staff

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.

Job Overview

Shriners Children’s Shreveport is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief of Staff to lead our multidisciplinary pediatric outpatient clinic. This leadership role is ideal for a dynamic physician with a passion for pediatric specialty care, a commitment to academic excellence, and strong leadership capabilities.

The Chief of Staff will serve as the senior clinical leader, responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care across our service lines, which include pediatric orthopedics (spine, hand, neuromuscular), sports medicine, oral and maxillofacial surgery, rheumatology, genetic services, and spasticity management. In partnership with hospital administration, the Chief of Staff will help shape clinical strategy, support provider engagement, and ensure continued excellence in patient outcomes.

This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and work closely with affiliate institutions Ochsner LSU St. Mary’s Medical Center and Willis-Knighton South.

The ideal candidate will be a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon with leadership experience, a background in pediatric neuromuscular care, and a strong interest in team development, quality improvement, and academic collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in education, research, management of physicians and practitioners, scheduling, and collaboration with community affiliates.
• Schedule: 2 days of clinic and 2 days of OR/week, with 0.2 FTE of administrative duties.
• Gait Lab responsibilities, including Medical Director of the Gait Lab.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows through lectures, workshops, and training sessions.
• Engage in research activities, contribute to advancements in pediatric orthopedics, and publish findings in reputable journals.
• Participate in regional outreach programs, community initiatives, and represent the facility at professional conferences and events.
• Attend monthly Board of Governor meetings and maintain with Shriners Fraternity

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Must hold a current board certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• Successful completion of a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
• At least eight years post fellowship experience required.
• Must possess or be eligible for Louisiana medical license
• DEA license
• Neuromuscular background preferred, but not required.
• Active participation in professional associations, such as POSNA