Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon - Spine at CHILDRENS ORTHOPAEDICS AND SCOLIOSIS SURGERY ASSOC – Tampa Bay Area, Florida

Children’s Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates, LLP (COSSA) is a premier, physician-owned pediatric orthopaedic group with six fellowship-trained surgeons, proudly serving Florida’s West Central region. With offices in St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Lakewood Ranch, COSSA is the exclusive pediatric orthopaedic partner of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, a nationally ranked children’s hospital and a regional referral center for complex pediatric spine care.

We are recruiting a fellowship-trained Pediatric Spine Surgeon to join our team and assume a high-volume scoliosis and spinal deformity practice, replacing a respected senior partner who is retiring in the coming months. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into an established spine referral base with robust clinical support and leadership potential.

• Immediate opening to continue a mature pediatric spine practice
• Broad spectrum of spine pathology including scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, and other spinal deformities
• Dedicated spine clinic days and protected OR time
• Full support of a multidisciplinary care team including advanced practice providers, surgical schedulers, and pediatric anesthesiologists
• Access to state-of-the-art OR technology and intraoperative neuromonitoring
• Collaborative environment with experienced non-spine pediatric orthopaedic partners
• 2-year partnership track with competitive compensation and productivity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, malpractice coverage, relocation assistance, CME allowance, and a retirement profit-sharing plan

• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Orthopaedic Spine Surgery (or equivalent training)
• Skilled in the full spectrum of pediatric spinal deformity care
• Confident in both operative and non-operative management of complex spine pathology
• Enthusiastic about joining a collegial team and contributing to ongoing growth and innovation
• Comfortable mentoring residents and participating in education and research if desired

The Tampa Bay region offers the best of Florida living:

• Top-rated Gulf Coast beaches
• Vibrant metro culture and professional sports
• Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
• No state income tax
• Year-round outdoor recreation

St. Petersburg is home to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, while Tampa and Wesley Chapel provide a diverse mix of urban and suburban living options.