Company Overview

You can make a difference in a child’s life. Shriners Children’s is the largest provider of pediatric sub-specialty orthopedic and burn care in Northern California and is recognized by US News and World Report as a top pediatric hospital in the country.

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. 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 defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

SHCNC offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, health savings account (HSA), paid time off, pet insurance, continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include free parking, team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.

Job Overview

The board eligible/certified general or plastic surgeon will be involved in all aspects of burn care at Shriners Hospitals for Children South California.

This position is full time, non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $174.51 - 246.37/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity. 

Responsibilities

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

 • Patient evaluation/treatment in the acute and reconstructive phases for adults and children• Initial resuscitation• Airway and breathing management• Critical care• Management of compartment syndromes• Acute wound coverage (burn excision, skin grafting, flap coverage with skills in advanced flap techniques, etc.)• Nutrition and metabolic management• Scar management• Reconstruction skills (basic skills)• Principles of burn rehabilitation and re-socialization• The ability and experience to conduct scholarly/clinical/translational research.• Evidence of success in obtaining extramural funding and/or administering clinical trials• Participation in medical education programs both as attendees and presenters.• Effectiveness of working relationships with other surgeons and hospital staff• The ability to work with underprivileged and interact with the local and international community.• The ability to assist with reintegration of burn survivors into society.

Qualifications

 Board Certification - Required Additional Certification & Licensure InformationBoard eligible/certified general or plastic surgeon EducationDoctorate - Required