Academic Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Overview

Tulane University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon with a strong interest in an academic career to join our practice in New Orleans, LA. The ideal candidate would be interested in a general academic pediatric orthopaedic practice with the ability to build a subspecialty practice (non-spine). The practice is made up of 5 dedicated pediatric orthopaedic surgeons from 2 institutions as well as excellent APP and NP support.

Teaching opportunities include working with residents from 4 different residency programs and collaborative research within Tulane and our colleague institutions in New Orleans. The Children’s Hospital of New Orleans is a truly special place to practice, and the city offers a favorable cost of living, sunny winters, and abundant cultural and culinary experiences.

• Clinical practice responsibilities are primarily based at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans LCMC Health, with some outreach activities.
• Teaching duties include participation in department-wide activities, with a special emphasis on participation in conferences and activities focused on your sub-specialty.
• Research opportunities abound and can be tailored to fit your interests.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Strong interest in an academic career with the ability to develop a general academic pediatric orthopaedic practice and build a subspecialty (non-spine) focus.

The position involves collaboration with 5 pediatric orthopaedic surgeons across 2 institutions, plus robust APP/NP support, and opportunities to work with residents from multiple programs and engage in collaborative research.