Chief of Staff - Orthopedics

Job Overview

Shriners Children’s Portland is seeking an experienced, mission-driven physician leader to serve as Chief of Staff, guiding our dedicated medical teams while advancing clinical excellence and operational performance.

This role ensures strategic alignment between departmental operations and organizational objectives, oversees clinical governance functions, facilitates interdisciplinary coordination, and promotes the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic, craniofacial and reconstructive burn care. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, the Chief of Staff provides executive support to the physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, manages departmental initiatives, and oversees clinical quality, compliance, academic affairs, and operational efficiency.

Successful candidates will be a board certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon with progressive leadership experience in clinical operations, administration, or physician leadership roles. Candidates can expect to receive an annual salary between $756,288-$1,067,700 commensurate with experience, training and departmental equity.

Shriners Children’s is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Ranked top Midsized Employer by Forbes and Statistica Inc. (2025)
• 4 locations ranked on S. News & World Report ’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Winner of 12 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2024)
• $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance:
  Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Defined Contribution Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Generous budget and time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Employer sponsored professional liability coverage
• Relocation assistance
• School Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Long Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness/Accident Insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, identity theft protection, and more.

Note:

Benefit elections may vary based on eligibility and location.

Shriners Children’s Portland is a leading pediatric specialty hospital dedicated to providing exceptional, family-centered care to children regardless of a family’s ability to pay. For nearly a century, we have been a trusted destination in the Pacific Northwest for advanced pediatric orthopedic care, cleft and craniofacial services, and comprehensive rehabilitation.

Located on the campus of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), our 29-bed hospital features modern surgical suites, a robust ambulatory clinic, on-site rehabilitation and motion analysis capabilities, and a multidisciplinary model that brings physicians, nurses, therapists, and support staff together to deliver seamless care. In addition to our Portland campus, we provide care through satellite clinics in Redmond and Medford, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, as well as outreach clinics to Pendleton, Oregon, and Anchorage, Alaska.

We maintain strong academic partnerships, contribute to research initiatives across the Shriners Children’s system, and support professional development at every stage of a…