he Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Nemours Children’s Health is seeking an Academic Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Jacksonville, Florida.
You will join a collaborative team of eight pediatric orthopedic surgeons and two pediatric non-operative physicians, as well as twelve advanced practice providers. The program also includes two Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialists, supported by three dedicated advanced practice providers within their service.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert clinical care in pediatric orthopedics with a focus in sports medicine
Work closely with multidisciplinary partners across orthopedics, rehabilitation, therapy, plastics, and sports medicine
Contribute to education, quality improvement, clinical innovation, and outcomes-based care
Participate in educational initiatives to training pediatric orthopedic fellow, residents, and medical students and strengthen academic affiliations with the University of Florida and Mayo Clinic Jacksonville.
Pursue opportunities in clinical research, program development, and academic advancement
What We Offer
A robust, collaborative pediatric orthopedic practice within a nationally recognized children's health system
Strong multidisciplinary infrastructure including pediatric PM&R, neurology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation medicine
Established collaboration with the Center for Gait Analysis and Brooks Rehabilitation, supporting gait-informed care and functional outcome assessment
Ability to contribute to program development, clinical pathways, and long-term strategic growth
Support for clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
Academic partnerships with Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
Competitive base plus incentive compensation aligned with clinical performance, academic accomplishments, and quality metrics.
N o state income in Florida along with a comprehensive benefits package including relocation and mortgage assistance and not-for-profit employment with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Qualifications
Completion of an ACGME-accredited orthopedic surgery residency
Completion of a pediatric orthopedic fellowship training
Board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery
Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA
Commitment to family-centered, collaborative pediatric orthopedic care
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
Learn more at 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.
