The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time pediatric orthopedic sports surgeon to join its nationally recognized Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Orthopedic Surgery.

This faculty position offers significant opportunity to build a pediatric sports medicine surgical practice within a high-volume academic program. The successful candidate will participate in clinical care, resident and fellow education and clinical or translational research.

Clinical responsibilities

The pediatric orthopedic sports surgeon will:

• Evaluate and treat pediatric and adolescent patients with sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions
• Develop and grow a pediatric sports medicine practice
• Work closely with pediatric orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, rehabilitation providers and other clinical partners
• Participate fully in the clinical and academic activities of the pediatric orthopedic division
• Provide care at Washington University Orthopedics and St. Louis Children’s Hospital clinical locations
• Support the continued growth and development of pediatric orthopedic services

The Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Orthopedic Surgery has a national and international reputation for excellence. Its specialists work as a multidisciplinary team to diagnose and treat conditions ranging from common injuries to complex musculoskeletal disorders and deformities.

Education and teaching responsibilities

The faculty member will actively participate in orthopedic resident and fellow education, including:

• Clinical instruction and supervision
• Teaching in the operating room and outpatient setting
• Participation in conferences, journal clubs and other educational activities
• Mentorship of residents, fellows and medical students

Research responsibilities

The faculty member will be expected to participate in research appropriate to their interests and academic goals. Areas may include:

• Clinical research
• Basic science
• Translational research
• Biomechanics
• Outcomes research

The department offers opportunities to collaborate with established researchers across Washington University School of Medicine. Experienced research coordinators are available to support faculty research activities.

About the practice

Washington University Orthopedics is a nationally recognized academic orthopedic practice serving patients throughout the St. Louis region and beyond.

Practice highlights include:

• More than 230,000 patient visits annually
• More than 20,000 surgeries annually
• More than 100 orthopedic specialists
• 13 clinical locations across the region
• Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, both Level I trauma centers
• Team physician relationships with the St. Louis Blues, St. Louis CITY SC and other area teams

St. Louis is home to a strong academic and medical community and serves as a regional center for research, education and advanced patient care.

Compensation and benefits

Washington University provides comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Competitive base compensation with productivity-based earning potential
• Year-end bonus opportunity based on division profitability
• Retirement savings plan
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children
• Discretionary allowance for approved professional and educational expenses
• Work-life and family-care resources
• Free MetroLink and bus pass

For additional information about Washington University benefits, visit hr.wustl.edu.

Our mission and vision

Vision: To redefine excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation.

Mission: To have a national and international impact on orthopedics through excellence in clinical care, education, research and leadership.

Department distinctions include:

• 1 in Missouri for adult orthopedics, U.S. News & World Report
• 3 in the United States for orthopedic residency training, Doximity
• 4 in the United States for NIH-funded orthopedic research, BRIMR

Required qualifications

Applicants must:

• Have completed or be in the process of completing an accredited pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship
• Have additional training focused on pediatric or orthopedic sports medicine
• Be board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery
• Be eligible to obtain a permanent Missouri medical license
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellent patient care
• Demonstrate an interest in resident, fellow and medical student education
• Have an interest in clinical, basic science, translational, biomechanics or outcomes research

About WashU Medicine Orthopedics

Our faculty, students, trainees and staff are pushing the bounds of medicine and improving health in our community and around the world. Washington University School of Medicine is committed to advancing human health in a culture that supports diversity, inclusion, critical thinking and creativity. As international leaders in patient care, research and education, our outstanding faculty has contributed major discoveries and innovations in the fields of science and clinical medicine since the school’s founding in 1891. Located on the Washington University Medical Campus adjacent to the Cortex Innovation Community, we are one of seven schools of Washington University in St. Louis.Our faculty members are recognized nationally and worldwide as leaders in their fields. On campus, they’re also known as committed mentors and collaborators. Scientists, physicians, and experts in policy and public health, their countless efforts to advance knowledge, improve care and save lives range from the molecular to global, the biological to social. Our faculty currently includes 15 National Academy of Sciences fellows, 30 members of the National Academy of Medicine and 15 investigators with NIH MERIT... status. They have earned 116 individual and/or institutional NIH career development awards and 77 career development awards from non-federal agencies. In addition, 19 Nobel laureates are associated with the School of Medicine.Our students learn from master clinicians and researchers while pursuing their studies in a wide array of academic departments and programs. Students select Washington University for the culture of camaraderie and support, a flexible curriculum and outstanding opportunities after graduation. Our programs in medical education (MD), occupational therapy, audiology and communication sciences, and physical therapy are considered to be among the very best in the nation. In addition, over 1,300 residents and clinical fellows train with our faculty in nearly 200 specialty and subspecialty training programs.Our students and trainees care for patients and gain experience alongside our faculty at our nationally ranked teaching hospitals, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, where our faculty members serve as the medical staff. We see and treat patients at dozens of additional locations across the St. Louis region as well. The School of Medicine’s clinical practice, Washington University Physicians, includes about 2,000 clinical faculty members. Many of our physicians are consistently recognized on the Castle Connolly Top Doctors® List.A robust research enterprise, the School of Medicine received more than $824.6 million in faculty grants and contracts during the 2023 fiscal year. Our faculty, staff and students advance the application of research discoveries to clinical care through multidisciplinary collaborations. Our clinical faculty additionally oversee a wide array of clinical trials, which offer people the opportunity to participate in studies evaluating the effectiveness of investigational treatments and disease prevention strategies.

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