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Division Director Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

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Baylor Scott & White Health is actively recruiting a fellowship trained BC/BE, full-time Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons for our Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McLane Children's Hospital in Temple, Texas.• *

Candidate will be joining a multispecialty employed group of 16 fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons, with a primary academic affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine- Temple. We have a fully accredited orthopedic residency program with academic appointment available commensurate with experience.

Position Highlights:

• Must have completed a year of fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery.

• Must be willing to actively participate in education and preferably have experience and interest in research.

• Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at McLane Children's Hospital and Division Director of Pediatric Orthopedics in Temple.

• Will see a wide variety of ages and pathologies associated with all pediatric orthopedic specialties; general pediatric orthopedics desired with opportunity to develop subspecialty niche.

• EOS imaging and intraoperative CT available; work with a team of APP's and pediatricians in clinic

• Are supported by a full-complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties; orthopedic subspecialty children's support includes oncology, hand, spine and sports.

*About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple *

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple is a 574-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma designation. In 2018, the hospital was ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals and one of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters. The hospital has 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs that include specialties in emergency medicine and radiology and offers a well-established and respected chaplain resident program.

*About Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center *

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center is a 64-bed full-service children's hospital with 48 medical/surgical rooms and 16 private Pediatric ICU rooms. The hospital has a 24-hour pediatric emergency department, a Level II Trauma center, and an advanced diagnostic imaging center. The hospital offers a pediatric residency training program to prepare the next generation of competent, and caring physicians.

Source: Bed count and trauma designation data obtained from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) website, 2-5-2020.

*About the Community *

Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that's lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the "Wildflower Capital of Texas," Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution

• CME reimbursement and paid time off

• Excellent Relocation Assistance packages

Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine

• Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board

• Where Applicable- Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her specialty or demonstrate active pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists

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For additional information, please contact:

Melisa Harrison, Sr. Physician Recruiter | [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])