The selected candidate will be eligible for a $50k sign-on bonus.
Nemours Children’s Health, Florida, is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Surgeon to join our dynamic team at Lakeland Regional Health in Lakeland, Florida. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment, working alongside two other Pediatric Surgeons with support from five additional Pediatric Surgeons based nearby at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando.
Position Highlights:
Call Schedule: Enjoy a balanced work-life with a 1:3 call schedule, supported by a robust team of pediatric surgeons. This position will not be the first responder for trauma cases (managed by adult surgeons)
Support: Expanding 24/7 APP first call coverage with tailored support to meet the team's needs. Support from 24/7 Pediatric Anesthesiologists, as well as other subspecialties.
Research Opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge research and contribute to the advancement of pediatric surgical care.
Educational Involvement: Participate in our Pediatric Residency program, shaping the next generation of pediatric surgeons.
Comprehensive Onsite Services: Access to a wide range of Nemours Children’s specialty services at Lakeland Regional, including outpatient Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Urology, Rheumatology and Maternal Fetal Medicine. Inpatient services include Cardiology and MFM Consults, PICU and General Surgery Medical Directorship and Neurology.
What We Offer Nemours Benefits Guide
No state income tax in the state of Florida
Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plan
Licensure, CME and dues allowance
Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Qualifications
Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
Board certified or board eligible in area of specialty
Valid state medical license
How to Apply/For Confidential Consideration
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Lakeland Regional Health Overview:
A Leading Healthcare Institution: Lakeland Regional Health is one of the largest independent hospitals in Florida, with 910 beds and over 200,000 ER visits (54,000 Pediatric) and 43,000 admissions annually.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: The Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children, built in 2018, offers 300,000 square feet of advanced inpatient and outpatient space, including:
18-bed Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit
12-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
30-bed Level III NICU, supporting deliveries from 22 weeks to post-term
Level 1 Trauma Center: With over 2,800 trauma visits annually, Lakeland Regional provides critical care for a wide range of pediatric and adult cases.
About Lakeland, Florida:
Central Location: Lakeland is strategically located in Central Florida, offering easy access to Orlando, Tampa and world-renowned attractions like Walt Disney World, all within an hour’s drive.
Growing Community: As a rapidly expanding area, Lakeland boasts a thriving economy with the corporate headquarters for Publix Supermarkets and a significant Amazon warehouse presence.
High Quality of Life: Enjoy the benefits of living in a state with no income tax, a low cost of living and a family-friendly environment with excellent schools, parks and cultural attractions.
Click on the links to learn more about:
Lakeland Regional Health Center for Fetal Care
Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women & Children
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Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org
Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust.
Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors.
Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions.
Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own.
We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research.
Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.
