Description

Shriners Children’s Shreveport is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief of Staff to lead our multidisciplinary pediatric outpatient clinic. This leadership role is ideal for a dynamic physician with a passion for pediatric specialty care, a commitment to academic excellence, and strong leadership capabilities.

The Chief of Staff will serve as the senior clinical leader, responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care across our service lines, which include pediatric orthopedics (spine, hand, neuromuscular), sports medicine, oral and maxillofacial surgery, rheumatology, genetic services, and spasticity management. In partnership with hospital administration, the Chief of Staff will help shape clinical strategy, support provider engagement, and ensure continued excellence in patient outcomes.

This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and work closely with affiliate institutions Ochsner LSU St. Mary’s Medical Center and Willis-Knighton South.

The ideal candidate will be a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon with leadership experience, a background in pediatric neuromuscular care, and a strong interest in team development, quality improvement, and academic collaboration.

Why Shriners Children’s?

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 U.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.

About Shriners Children's Shreveport

Shriners Children’s Shreveport is the first hospital established in the Shriners Children’s healthcare system and continues its nearly 100-year legacy of providing high-quality, compassionate, and family-centered care. As a pediatric multispecialty outpatient clinic, we specialize in orthopedics (spine, hand, and neuromuscular conditions), sports medicine, oral and maxillofacial surgery, rheumatology, genetic evaluation, and spasticity management.

Our facility is located directly adjacent to the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, offering exceptional opportunities for academic collaboration and teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. We are supported by two strong clinical affiliates—Ochsner LSU St. Mary’s Medical Center and Willis-Knighton South—which enhance continuity of care for our patients.

With robust Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support and access to the EPIC electronic medical record system, our care teams are equipped to deliver efficient, integrated services. Our onsite resources include advanced radiology (featuring EOS imaging), prosthetics and orthotics, rehabilitation, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, a motion analysis center, and Child Life services, all designed to support a holistic approach to pediatric care.

Why Move to Shreveport, LA?

• Affordability: Cost of living below the national average
• Climate: Mild winters and long, warm summers
• Cultural Scene: Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, Shreveport Opera, and the R.W. Norton Art Gallery.
• Festivals and Events: Louisiana State Fair, Mudbug Madness (celebrating crawfish), and the Red River Revel Arts Festival.
• Outdoor activities: Numerous opportunities for hiking, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, hunting, and boating in its many parks, including the sprawling C. Bickham Dickson Park and the Red River National Wildlife Refuge
• Job Market: Diverse economy with key industries in healthcare, manufacturing, and gaming. The presence of Barksdale Air Force Base also contributes to economic stability.

Benefits

• 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.

All employees are eligible to receive medical, vision and dental coverage starting on their first day. Other benefit elections may vary based on eligibility and location.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership in education, research, management of physicians and practitioners, scheduling, and collaboration with community affiliates.
• Schedule: 2 days of clinic and 2 days of OR/week, with 0.2 FTE of administrative duties.
• Gait Lab responsibilities, including Medical Director of the Gait Lab.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows through lectures, workshops, and training sessions.
• Engage in research activities, contribute to advancements in pediatric orthopedics, and publish findings in reputable journals.
• Participate in regional outreach programs, community initiatives, and represent the facility at professional conferences and events.
• Attend monthly Board of Governor meetings and maintain with Shriners Fraternity

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Must hold a current board certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• Successful completion of a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
• At least eight years post fellowship experience required.
• Must possess or be eligible for Louisiana medical license
• DEA license
• Neuromuscular background preferred, but not required.
• Active participation in professional associations, such as POSNA