How to hire a pediatric surgeon

How to hire a pediatric surgeon, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pediatric surgeon hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pediatric surgeon job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pediatric surgeon
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a pediatric surgeon, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A pediatric surgeon's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, pediatric surgeons from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of pediatric surgeons.

   Type of Pediatric Surgeon	Description	Hourly rate
   Pediatric Surgeon	Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show more	$100-400
   Doctor	A doctor is a medical expert who diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries, often specializing in particular areas. Their responsibilities revolve around conducting initial interviews and examinations, studying a patient's medical history and laboratory results, providing consultations and care advice, prescribing medication, and referring patients to specialists when necessary... Show more	$50-196
   Neurosurgeon	A Neurosurgeon is responsible for diagnosing conditions related to the nervous system, determining treatment plans, and administering medications. Neurosurgeons perform surgeries and conduct further laboratory tests to track their progress and adjust treatment plans as needed... Show more	$90-340

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • General Surgery
   • General Hospital
   • CPT

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all incoming medical records requests (ensuring office is within HIPPA guidelines).
   • Coordinate with patients and medical staff at civilian and military treatment facilities to schedule medical appointments and retrieve medical documentation.
   • Generate billing and conduct follow-up calls.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pediatric surgeon job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A pediatric surgeon salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a pediatric surgeon in Missouri may be lower than in Minnesota, and an entry-level pediatric surgeon usually earns less than a senior-level pediatric surgeon. Additionally, a pediatric surgeon with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average pediatric surgeon salary

   $417,737yearly

   $200.84 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pediatric surgeon salary

   $209,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average pediatric surgeon salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Minnesota	$501,278	$241
   2	Washington	$411,956	$198
   3	Maine	$390,667	$188
   4	Kansas	$381,770	$184
   5	Idaho	$378,137	$182
   6	Iowa	$356,701	$171
   7	Pennsylvania	$354,797	$171
   8	Colorado	$351,917	$169
   9	New Jersey	$342,500	$165
   10	West Virginia	$339,137	$163
   11	Ohio	$335,793	$161
   12	New York	$328,593	$158
   13	Georgia	$327,422	$157
   14	Utah	$324,629	$156
   15	Illinois	$321,694	$155
   16	Arizona	$312,537	$150
   17	Texas	$307,318	$148
   18	District of Columbia	$281,872	$136
   19	Florida	$274,983	$132
   20	North Carolina	$260,085	$125

   Average pediatric surgeon salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Essentia Health	$528,344	$254.01	403
   2	Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health	$484,258	$232.82	17
   3	Lee Regional Health System	$443,538	$213.24	23
   4	Logan Health	$418,664	$201.28	2
   5	Integrity Locums	$413,844	$198.96	29
   6	Swedish Hospital	$411,868	$198.01	2
   7	The Medicus Firm	$408,889	$196.58	6
   8	Cook Children's Medical Center	$403,220	$193.86	17
   9	Phoenix Children's	$396,677	$190.71	26
   10	Dayton Children's Hospital	$385,788	$185.47	6
   11	Emory Healthcare	$381,564	$183.44	43
   12	Kaiser Permanente	$380,202	$182.79	87
   13	Driscoll Children's Hospital	$354,230	$170.30	5
   14	Mayo Clinic	$338,656	$162.82	290
   15	Jackson Physician Search	$319,770	$153.74	3
   16	University of Illinois System	$314,460	$151.18
   17	Cleveland Clinic	$309,155	$148.63	121
   18	Delta Companies	$304,306	$146.30	9
   19	Ochsner Health	$301,204	$144.81	273
   20	Maxim Healthcare Group	$297,623	$143.09	50

4. Writing a pediatric surgeon job description

   A pediatric surgeon job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a pediatric surgeon job description:

   Pediatric surgeon job description example

   An inpatient health center in the Greater Boise, Idaho Area is looking to add a Pediatric Trauma Surgeon to their team. Boise is Idaho’ s capital and most populous city, and is currently one of the country’ s hottest metropolitan areas. Boise has a burgeoning wine scene and beautiful natural areas for outdoor recreation. The area is also close enough to Portland and Salt Lake City for a weekend trip.
   Certification: MD/DO Title: Pediatric Trauma Surgeon Board Status : Board Certified Residency/Training: General Surgery Setting : Inpatient Setting Experience Required : Extensive pediatric trauma surgery experience with Level II trauma
   
   Compensation & Logistics
   Position Type : Locum Tenens Availability : Full-Time Scheduling : The provider will be on 24 hour weekend call for sporadic dates.
   
   KPG Provider Services is a West Coast Focused Company with offices in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. We are focused on offering the best, most rewarding opportunities while providing excellent compensation and support.
   
   Outstanding service is at the core of our culture. Our Medical Professionals will experience a service relationship characterized by respect, a sense of urgency, and attention to detail.
   
   Our team offers benefits like geographic expertise, understanding commuting times, and top market compensation rates.
   
   In short, we focus intently on the things that matter to you with a commitment to achieve exceptional outcomes. Call us and experience the difference!
   
   For a complete listing of our current openings visit www.kpgproviders.com!

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find pediatric surgeons for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pediatric surgeon job on Zippia to find and attract quality pediatric surgeon candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit pediatric surgeons, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pediatric surgeon

   Once you have selected a candidate for the pediatric surgeon position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new pediatric surgeon first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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