Chief of the Division of Ped Ortho Surgery, Director of the Autry Ortho Center at CHLA

Los Angeles, California, The Department of Surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is actively seeking a full-time board-certified physician leader for the position of Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery, Director of the Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopaedic Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) with a faculty appointment offered by Keck School of Medicine of USC commensurate with the level of candidates academic achievement. The best and the brightest come to work at CHLA because they are deeply committed to providing life changing, lifesaving care for one of the most diverse populations of children in the nation-including many from underserved communities-all in a culturally sensitive and family friendly environment.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) CHLA is one of the leading academic medical centers devoted to children. At the forefront of pediatric medicine, CHLA is home to renowned experts who work together across disciplines to deliver exceptional care, drive advances in pediatric medicine, and help set standards of care across the nation and around the globe. Driven by a culture of innovation, the hospital's principles of research and discovery are imbedded within every aspect of care.

Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles: At CHLA, children with the most complex orthopaedic conditions receive care from one of the top-ranked childrens orthopaedic surgery programs in the country, having ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. The division is home to dedicated experts who offer advanced treatments and therapies developed through cutting edge research, many only available at CHLA. The specialist in our orthopaedic imaging center use the latest surgical and imaging technology, including EOS low-radiation imaging. The center is also home to the J.C. Wilson, Jr. Motion and Sports Analysis Laboratory, only one of 21 accredited labs in the world. The division performs more than 2,000 procedures annually and supports more than 200 active research studies. Home of one of the most comprehensive pediatric orthpaedic programs in the western United States with programs in Orthopaedic Surgery: Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors, Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve, Children's Spine Center, compehensive Clubfoot Clinic, Hand and Upper Extremity Program, Hip Preservation Program, Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Program, Orthopaedic Neuromuscular Program, Sport Medicine Program.

Responsibilities: Oversight and accountability that covers clinical, leadership, administration, research and teaching and financial. See more comprehensive details using the job application URL link.

Candidate Requirements: Board certification, primary board certification in pediatric orthopaedic surgery. Licensed or eligible in the state of California. Experience: Minimum of 7 years as an attending surgeon, preferably at a large complex academic children's hospital or medical center, ideally in a diverse, urban, highly regulated market with a high ratio of medicaid insured patients. 5 years experience of demonstrated faculty or cross-functional leadership experience. Successful track record leading strategic initiatives and budget management experience. Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring faculty and team members in their professional experience. Clinical operating experience with complex patients with successful outcomes as primary surgeon. Demonstrated research experience and commitment. academic achievement of an associate professor or higher preferred. Compensation considerations: CHLA/KSOM values the contribution each Team Member brings to the organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. Compensation information listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on the specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. CHLA/KSOM provides a competitive compensation package that recognizes an individual’s unique experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program