What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon position at Legacy Health?
Overview
Position Overview:
Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel in Portland, OR, seeks a full-time, board-eligible or board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon.
Practice & Team Environment:
Candidates would join an established team that includes 3 pediatric orthopedic surgeons and 4 physician associates. This position would include operating, covering call, and providing clinic care at Randall Children’s Hospital, with additional clinic duties at our satellite clinic at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital in Vancouver, WA. Our program offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services in the Portland/Vancouver area. An interest in pediatric sports surgery is preferred but not required.
Compensation & Benefits:
Legacy offers competitive compensation with a production-based bonus structure and a generous benefits package, including a hire-on bonus, medical, dental, and vision coverage, CME allowance, malpractice coverage, retirement plans, and relocation bonus.
About Randall Children’s Hospital & Legacy Health:
Randall Children’s and Legacy Medical Group Pediatric Orthopedics is committed to delivering comprehensive and family-centered care with compassion and excellence. We offer complex care in a setting that lets kids be kids. Conveniently located in the heart of Portland, we serve babies, children, and teens from throughout the Pacific Northwest. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization eligible for federal educational loan forgiveness.
Location & Lifestyle: Portland, Oregon
The Portland–Vancouver area consistently ranks among the nation’s most livable regions, offering vibrant urban neighborhoods, family-friendly communities, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation throughout the year.
Pay Range:
Production Plan, 2-year salary guarantee, $517,523 - $582,214.
Responsibilities
- Provides a full range of orthopedic care, to include general orthopedics and pediatric orthopedics, to patients of Legacy Health System. Such care is provided in an office, outpatient, or inpatient setting and includes the full and expected mix of patient problems and surgical approaches.
- Provides “non-trauma” coverage on an “on-call” capacity for Emanuel Hospital.
- Provides office follow up of orthopedic patients.
- Participates in the education program for OHSU orthopedic surgery residents.
- Participates in the Legacy Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement programs as appropriate for clinical practice.
- Completes medical records, coding and billing schedules and forms, and other needed paperwork in a timely fashion.
- Participates in Legacy research activities as appropriate.
- Works with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and elderly/geriatric patients.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent.
- Completion of ACGME accredited residency in orthopedic surgery.
- Fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery required.
Experience:
- Preferred candidates have a strong clinical background, a great work ethic, and an interest in expanding our pediatric orthopedic practice, quality improvement, and education.
Licensure
- Medical License for the applicable state.
- Membership on LPH Medical Staff.
- Board Eligible/Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association
- ATLS required for trauma privileges.
Please Note: No J1 or H-1B visa opportunities.
For additional information please formally apply or contact Forrest Brown, FOBROWN@LHS.ORG
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Salary : $517,523 - $582,214