Inova Health System·Fairfax, Virginia
Provide comprehensive pediatric orthopedic surgical care within a nationally recognized children's health system. Contribute to the expansion of specialty care services for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in Northern Virginia.
Inova Children’s is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join a rapidly growing program at Northern Virginia's only dedicated children's hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized children’s health system and contribute to the continued expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care throughout Northern Virginia.
This full-time position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
Our group is expanding to nine physicians, creating an opportunity to help shape the division's clinical identity and subspecialty depth.
The group provides comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care across spine and spinal deformity, limb deformity and reconstruction, orthopedic trauma, cerebral palsy and neuro-orthopedics, hand and upper extremity, sports medicine, and foot and ankle.
Treatment capabilities include early-onset scoliosis management with casting and MAGEC rods, minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, and pre-participation examinations for young athletes.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.
We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Your role includes: A 1:8 call schedule Orthopedic residents carry primary overnight call; attendings provide backup coverage and supervise resident trauma operative cases.
Diagnose, treat, and manage muscle, skeletal, or bone conditions.
Participate in call and call-related trauma surgical management Order or perform medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
Write routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays, and consultations.
Perform and record history and physical examinations.
Evaluate treatment options and develop individualized treatment plans.
Perform surgical or noninvasive procedures and create postoperative-care plans.
About Inova Children’s Inova L.J.
Murphy Children’s Hospital is Northern Virginia’s only dedicated children’s hospital and serves as a regional destination for comprehensive, family-centered pediatric care.
Located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, the nationally recognized 241-bed children’s hospital provides advanced care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across more than 45 pediatric specialties.
Inova Children’s offers some of the region’s largest and most comprehensive programs, including nationally recognized programs in cardiology and cardiac surgery, neonatology, gastroenterology and pulmonary care.
Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to delivering innovative, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of younger patients and their families.
Level 1 Trauma Care 108-Bed Level IV NICU Pediatric Cardiac ICU & Pediatric ICU Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Unit Pediatric Medical Surgical Units with EMU Pediatric Emergency Department Pediatric Inpatient EEG, Video EEG, and EMU.
Outpatient EEG Program, and Sleep Lab Featured Benefits: Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity.
Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution. Board Certification: Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Experience: successful completion of ACGME accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency program and successful completion of Pediatric Orthopedic fellowship.
Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
Requires a Doctor of Medicine degree, board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, and completion of an ACGME accredited residency and fellowship. Must hold an unrestricted medical license in the State of Virginia and BLS certification.
Market context
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