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Pediatric Surgeon jobs are open across children's hospitals, academic medical centers, and large health systems, at every level from fellow to attending and division chief, with specializations in neonatal surgery, oncologic surgery, and minimally invasive pediatric procedures. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Position/Rank Pediatric Surgeon - Assistant Professor
Department 00913 - Pediatric Surgery Development
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin 2027
Details
Pediatric Surgeon – Assistant Professor
The Division of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital is recruiting a junior faculty member to help manage the heavy clinical load in pediatric surgery and to provide additional manpower for the purpose of developing the academic potential of the division. The present requirements, therefore, would focus on a strong background in clinical pediatric surgery and teaching, and the position would involve a full-time academic appointment as an Assistant Professor (track dependent on qualifications and goals of the individual). For those candidates interested in the Tenure Track, the University of Utah Department of Surgery is specifically interested in the following areas of interest:
Health Services Research
Clinical Trial & Research Collaboratives
Surgical Innovation
Translational Research
Teaching responsibilities will include daily interaction with residents in surgery in addition to third- and fourth-year medical students who may be rotating on the Pediatric Surgery Service. The faculty member will also share responsibility for scheduled teaching conferences and lectures sponsored by the Division of Pediatric Surgery and by the Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics.
Primary Children’s Hospital is a large, freestanding children’s hospital receiving referrals from a 5-state region in the Intermountain West and is a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The Division of Pediatric Surgery includes 14 full-time faculty and a pediatric surgery fellowship.
Applicants must have the following qualifications:
1) Certificate by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery;
2) Completion of 2-year fellowship in Pediatric Surgery;
3) Board certified or board eligible in pediatric surgery by The American Board of Surgery;
4) Commitment to participate in trauma call schedule at regional pediatric center and clinical coverage at our regional pediatric surgery commitments;
5) Commitment to participate in newborn and general surgery call.
Interested applicants must apply at:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211426
For additional information, contact:
Eric Scaife, MD, Professor & Chief, Division of Pediatric Surgery:
eric.scaife@hsc.utah.edu
Sarah Brown, Operations Program Manager, Division of Pediatric Surgery:
sarah.a.brown@hsc.utah.edu
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located athttps://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted athttps://oeo.utah.edu.
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 10/26/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN04167F
Type Faculty
Position Information
Position/Rank Pediatric Surgeon - Assistant Professor
Department 00913 - Pediatric Surgery Development
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin 2027
Details
Pediatric Surgeon – Assistant Professor
The Division of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital is recruiting a junior faculty member to help manage the heavy clinical load in pediatric surgery and to provide additional manpower for the purpose of developing the academic potential of the division. The present requirements, therefore, would focus on a strong background in clinical pediatric surgery and teaching, and the position would involve a full-time academic appointment as an Assistant Professor (track dependent on qualifications and goals of the individual). For those candidates interested in the Tenure Track, the University of Utah Department of Surgery is specifically interested in the following areas of interest:
Health Services Research
Clinical Trial & Research Collaboratives
Surgical Innovation
Translational Research
Teaching responsibilities will include daily interaction with residents in surgery in addition to third- and fourth-year medical students who may be rotating on the Pediatric Surgery Service. The faculty member will also share responsibility for scheduled teaching conferences and lectures sponsored by the Division of Pediatric Surgery and by the Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics.
Primary Children’s Hospital is a large, freestanding children’s hospital receiving referrals from a 5-state region in the Intermountain West and is a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The Division of Pediatric Surgery includes 14 full-time faculty and a pediatric surgery fellowship.
Applicants must have the following qualifications:
1) Certificate by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery;
2) Completion of 2-year fellowship in Pediatric Surgery;
3) Board certified or board eligible in pediatric surgery by The American Board of Surgery;
4) Commitment to participate in trauma call schedule at regional pediatric center and clinical coverage at our regional pediatric surgery commitments;
5) Commitment to participate in newborn and general surgery call.
Interested applicants must apply at:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211426
For additional information, contact:
Eric Scaife, MD, Professor & Chief, Division of Pediatric Surgery:
eric.scaife@hsc.utah.edu
Sarah Brown, Operations Program Manager, Division of Pediatric Surgery:
sarah.a.brown@hsc.utah.edu
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located athttps://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted athttps://oeo.utah.edu.
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 10/26/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN04167F
Type Faculty
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pediatric surgeon jobs.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric surgery fellowship program
- Board certification or board eligibility in general surgery and pediatric surgery
- Active unrestricted state medical license in the state of employment
- Proficiency in minimally invasive and laparoscopic pediatric surgical techniques
- Experience managing neonatal and complex congenital surgical cases
- Ability to participate in a 24-hour pediatric surgical call pool
Tips for Your Pediatric Surgeon Job Search
Tailor your CV to each subspecialty
Pediatric surgery CVs are judged by case volume and procedure mix, not just credentials. Highlight your neonatal, oncologic, or trauma case numbers prominently, and align them to the specific subspecialty emphasis listed in each job posting.
Filter openings by academic versus community settings
Academic children's hospitals expect a research agenda and teaching duties, while community programs prioritize high surgical volume and breadth of practice. Identify which model fits your goals before applying so your cover letter speaks directly to what each employer values.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pediatric surgeon openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Secure reference letters from program directors
Hiring committees at children's hospitals weight letters from fellowship program directors and division chiefs heavily. Ask for letters that address your specific operative competency and independence, not just your character, since those details carry the most weight in surgical hiring decisions.
Prepare a clinical philosophy statement before interviews
Many pediatric surgery programs ask candidates to articulate their approach to family-centered care and shared decision-making. Draft a concise statement in advance so you can speak to it naturally during faculty interviews and avoid generic answers that lose you points.
Negotiate protected time and call structure explicitly
Pediatric surgery contracts often bury call frequency and research or academic protected time in addenda. Request the full call schedule and any protected time commitments in writing before signing, and compare them directly across competing offers to avoid surprises after your start date.
Pediatric Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pediatric surgeons?
The companies hiring the most pediatric surgeons right now include Virginia Commonwealth University, OSF HealthCare, and University of Utah, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Illinois, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Children's hospital systems and academic medical centers consistently account for the majority of active openings across the country.
How many pediatric surgeon jobs are remote?
About 0% of pediatric surgeon openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of surgical practice. Administrative, telemedicine consultation, and second-opinion review roles within pediatric surgery are the sub-areas most likely to offer some degree of remote flexibility.
How do you become a pediatric surgeon?
You become a pediatric surgeon by completing a four-year undergraduate degree, four years of medical school, a five-year general surgery residency, and a two-year ACGME-accredited pediatric surgery fellowship. After fellowship, you apply for state medical licensure, sit for both general surgery and pediatric surgery board certification exams, and then apply for attending positions at children's hospitals or academic medical centers.
Can you get hired as a pediatric surgeon with limited experience?
Newly graduated fellows are the standard entry point for pediatric surgeon roles, so limited attending experience is not a disqualifying factor if you have completed a fully accredited fellowship. Emphasize your fellowship case log, any subspecialty rotations, and any published research or quality improvement projects to distinguish yourself from other new graduates competing for the same openings.
What does the pediatric surgeon interview process look like?
The pediatric surgeon interview process typically begins with a phone or video screening with the department chair or recruiter, followed by an in-person visit that includes one-on-one meetings with division faculty, a grand rounds or case presentation, a tour of the operating facilities, and a meeting with hospital administration. Final candidates usually receive a follow-up call with contract terms before a formal offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to pediatric surgeon jobs?
You can find and apply to pediatric surgeon jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your subspecialty and practice setting, then apply directly to each position that fits your goals.
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