Entry Level Pediatric Surgeon Jobs
New grad pediatric surgeon jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or residency training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Virginia Commonwealth University, SIU Medicine, and Legacy Health hiring at this level now.
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Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd StreetDepartment:
2901300 GENERAL SURGERY - EH DCJob Description:
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Pediatric Surgery
Duluth, MN
Practice Specifics
Duluth Children’s is the region’s largest provider of pediatric care. With over 65 pediatric specialists and sub specialists on staff and the region’s only PICU and NICU, we are able to care for the area’s most critically ill infants and children. We have a full-range practice including pediatric orthopedics, cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, trauma, pulmonary, urology and gastroenterology. We are looking for a pediatric surgeon with the skill, interest and enthusiasm to assist us in growing and developing our program.
- Join a team of 65 pediatric specialists, including Pediatric Orthopedics, Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Cardiology and Maternal Fetal Medicine along with 12 general surgeons at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital, part of St. Mary’s Medical Center, a 330 bed tertiary Top 100 Hospital
- Opportunity to develop the regions first pediatric surgery program with the commitment and support of a nationally recognized health care system
- Home to the region’s only neonatal and pediatric intensive care units
- Active transport system serving MN, WI and MI
Requirement
- BC/BE in Pediatric Surgery
Location
- 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area
- Regional service area 460,000; city of Duluth population: 86,000
Compensation
$721,882. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Search or apply online www.essentiahealth.org
Contact: Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter - Email: Carri.Pruhdomme@Essentiahealth.org
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$1.00 - $1,000,000.00 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.Building Location:
Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd StreetDepartment:
2901300 GENERAL SURGERY - EH DCJob Description:
Education Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Pediatric Surgery
Duluth, MN
Practice Specifics
Duluth Children’s is the region’s largest provider of pediatric care. With over 65 pediatric specialists and sub specialists on staff and the region’s only PICU and NICU, we are able to care for the area’s most critically ill infants and children. We have a full-range practice including pediatric orthopedics, cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, trauma, pulmonary, urology and gastroenterology. We are looking for a pediatric surgeon with the skill, interest and enthusiasm to assist us in growing and developing our program.
- Join a team of 65 pediatric specialists, including Pediatric Orthopedics, Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Cardiology and Maternal Fetal Medicine along with 12 general surgeons at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital, part of St. Mary’s Medical Center, a 330 bed tertiary Top 100 Hospital
- Opportunity to develop the regions first pediatric surgery program with the commitment and support of a nationally recognized health care system
- Home to the region’s only neonatal and pediatric intensive care units
- Active transport system serving MN, WI and MI
Requirement
- BC/BE in Pediatric Surgery
Location
- 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area
- Regional service area 460,000; city of Duluth population: 86,000
Compensation
$721,882. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Search or apply online www.essentiahealth.org
Contact: Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter - Email: Carri.Pruhdomme@Essentiahealth.org
FTE:
1Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
NoCall Obligation:
NoUnion:
Compensation Range:
$1.00 - $1,000,000.00 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.See All 9 Entry Level Pediatric Surgeon Jobs
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Entry Level Pediatric Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level pediatric surgeon job?
Start by completing a pediatric surgery fellowship, which is the primary credential employers look for at the entry level. Highlighting hands-on case volume from your residency and fellowship, strong letters of recommendation from attending surgeons, and any research or publication experience gives you a real edge. Hospitals and children's medical centers often prioritize candidates who demonstrate subspecialty interest and collaborative clinical skills during the hiring process.
Which companies hire entry level pediatric surgeons?
Companies hiring entry level pediatric surgeons right now include Virginia Commonwealth University, SIU Medicine, and Legacy Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The kinds of employers most active at this level include children's hospitals, academic medical centers, and large health systems that run active pediatric surgery programs and need to staff fellowship-trained surgeons in junior attending roles.
Are there remote entry level pediatric surgeon jobs?
Yes, though remote opportunities in this field are limited given the hands-on nature of surgical practice. About 0% of entry level pediatric surgeon openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles typically involve telemedicine consultations, post-operative follow-up care, or administrative and research responsibilities rather than direct operative work.
Are these new grad pediatric surgeon jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior pediatric surgeon roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates completing a fellowship, accepts zero to two years of attending experience, or explicitly values internship and training volume over an established independent practice history. Many children's hospitals actively recruit new grads to bring in current clinical training and fellowship expertise.
Which industries hire the most entry level pediatric surgeons?
Entry Level pediatric surgeon roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they operate high-volume pediatric programs that depend on fellowship-trained surgeons to meet patient demand and support teaching and research missions.