Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic is looking to add a full-time pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon to join a busy three physician general pediatric Orthopaedic practice. KOC has been the premier Orthopaedic practice in East Tennessee for over 75 years, with over 50 fellowship trained physicians in all Orthopaedic subspecialties as well as non-operative sports medicine and physiatry. The practice will be centered at Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, the comprehensive regional pediatric center for East Tennessee, which provides state-of-the-art facilities, fully supportive medical staff including all medical and surgical subspecialties and complex imaging support.

Position highlights

Join 3 other pediatric Orthopaedic surgeons in a practice that has been the main provider of pediatric Orthopaedic care to the region for over 50 years. Practice includes patient populations in spine, hip, foot, limb deformity, neuromuscular and trauma.

Enjoy collaboration with adult fellowship trained partners in all other Orthopaedic specialties.

Work in the region’s premier children’s hospital with fully supported PICU, NICU, ER, advanced imaging and all medical and surgical subspecialties.

About Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital

Dolly Children’s is a free-standing, independent, not-for-profit pediatric health care system serving the East Tennessee region. Annually, our hospital serves more than 130,000 patients including 10,000 surgery cases, 54,000 emergency visits and 43,000 urgent care visits at 5 area urgent care centers. Aligning with University of Tennessee Knoxville HSC, Dolly Children’s will start an accredited pediatric residency program in July 2027.

About East Tennessee

Knoxville is a dynamic university town, offering small town charm with big city opportunities, and is known for its hospitality and affordability. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the city is located on the banks of the Tennessee River and is surrounded by large, beautiful lakes. The area enjoys all four seasons with unlimited opportunity for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. We are a short drive to Nashville and Atlanta and short flight from the regional airport to many other destinations. This area is a great place to raise a family with excellent public schools and endless activities.

Requirements

Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of ACGME accredited orthopedic residency program and fellowship in pediatric Orthopaedics Board certified or eligible by ABOS. Eligible for Tennessee medical license.