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 Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Legacy Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Nemours hiring at this level now.
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Division: CHofSA Surgical Departments (80001090)
Department: CHofSA Surgical - General Surgery (90007026)
Employment Duration: Full-time
External: Academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Summary
Baylor College of Medicine and CHRISTUS Children’s
CHRISTUS Children’s, a world-class 240-bed freestanding children’s hospital in San Antonio, serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community. In 2013, CHRISTUS Health finalized an agreement partnering with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to recruit, employ, and oversee physicians and advanced practice providers at CHRISTUS Children’s.
Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. BCM is currently associated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates.
Division Summary
The Division of General Surgery of the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine has an opening for a full-time faculty position at CHRISTUS Children's as a Pediatric General Surgeon. This position comes with a faculty appointment within the Department of Surgery, a competitive salary, and full benefits package. The rank of the appointment will be determined by the candidates' credentials and experience. Physicians interested in joining the General Surgery division must be committed to education, collaboration and excellence in patient care.
Job Duties
Responsibilities include admit, evaluate, diagnose, consult and provide surgical (including pre and post-operative) management to patients (six years through adulthood) with congenital and acquired abnormalities and diseases, whether developmental, inflammatory, neoplastic, or traumatic. May provide care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies. Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (or eligible for same);
- Current certification in surgery or pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery or eligible for same;
- Experience: Demonstrated current competence and evidence of at least fifty (50) surgical procedures (six years through adulthood), reflective of the scope of privileges requested, during the past 12 months or successful completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited residency or clinical fellowship within the past 12 months.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Division: CHofSA Surgical Departments (80001090)
Department: CHofSA Surgical - General Surgery (90007026)
Employment Duration: Full-time
External: Academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Summary
Baylor College of Medicine and CHRISTUS Children’s
CHRISTUS Children’s, a world-class 240-bed freestanding children’s hospital in San Antonio, serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community. In 2013, CHRISTUS Health finalized an agreement partnering with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to recruit, employ, and oversee physicians and advanced practice providers at CHRISTUS Children’s.
Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. BCM is currently associated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates.
Division Summary
The Division of General Surgery of the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine has an opening for a full-time faculty position at CHRISTUS Children's as a Pediatric General Surgeon. This position comes with a faculty appointment within the Department of Surgery, a competitive salary, and full benefits package. The rank of the appointment will be determined by the candidates' credentials and experience. Physicians interested in joining the General Surgery division must be committed to education, collaboration and excellence in patient care.
Job Duties
Responsibilities include admit, evaluate, diagnose, consult and provide surgical (including pre and post-operative) management to patients (six years through adulthood) with congenital and acquired abnormalities and diseases, whether developmental, inflammatory, neoplastic, or traumatic. May provide care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies. Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (or eligible for same);
- Current certification in surgery or pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery or eligible for same;
- Experience: Demonstrated current competence and evidence of at least fifty (50) surgical procedures (six years through adulthood), reflective of the scope of privileges requested, during the past 12 months or successful completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited residency or clinical fellowship within the past 12 months.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Legacy Health2
- Virginia Commonwealth University2
- Nemours1
- SIU Medicine1
- Tower Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Education7
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
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 Legacy Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Nemours, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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 July 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 Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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.