Chief of Pediatric General Surgery

Nemours Children's Health$250K — $300K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Fellowship training and board certification in Pediatric Surgery
  • Preferred leadership experience; mid-career candidates encouraged to apply
  • Ability to secure a valid Florida medical license and DEA

Responsibilities

  • Provide a vision and strategic direction for the Division of Pediatric Surgery
  • Lead, supervise, and ensure accountability for educational and clinical missions
  • Influence and motivate multidisciplinary teams to foster a culture of quality
  • Oversee operational aspects of pediatric general surgery
  • Engage in local and national research initiatives

Benefits

  • Access to a supportive and collaborative academic environment
  • Opportunity to influence pediatric surgical education and research
  • Involvement in clinical services across a comprehensive surgical department
  • Living in the vibrant, innovative community of Lake Nona
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources in healthcare and life sciences
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Department of Surgery at Nemours Children's Hospital Florida, in Orlando, is seeking a Chief for the Division of Pediatric Surgery.

Candidates should be a recognized academic clinician-educator or researcher, at the Associate or Professor level, possess strong leadership abilities, management experience in multidisciplinary/multi-professional environments, and the ability to influence, negotiate, and motivate collaborators to build a culture of quality and responsiveness. Candidates should be committed to excellent patient care, research, and leadership on local and national levels. Candidates should also have a strong commitment to the education of residents, medical students, and advanced practice professionals (APPs). The Division Chief will provide a vision and strategic direction for development of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Nemours Children's Hospital, as well as leadership, supervision, and accountability to fulfill the education, research, clinical and administrative service missions and values of the Department of Surgery at Nemours Children's Hospital. The Chief of Pediatric Surgery will have operational responsibility for pediatric general surgery with local accountability to the Chair of the Department of Surgery.

The Department of Surgery includes 18 full-time clinical faculty and 19 advanced practice providers (APPs). In addition to Pediatric Surgery, the Department comprises the Divisions of Urology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, and Otolaryngology. The Department provides the pediatric surgery experience for two General Surgery residency programs, each training three residents per year as well as one Plastic Surgery residency program that also accepts three residents annually. At any given time, two residents are rotating on the pediatric surgery service. In addition, the Department supports the education of medical students and APP students on a year-round basis. Separate Departments of Orthopedic Surgery and Cardiac Surgery also contribute to the broader surgical enterprise.

All non-clinical activities are coordinated through the Department of Surgery and are accountable to the Department Chair. These activities include research initiatives, resident rotations, medical student clerkships, and other scholarly pursuits.

Position/Qualification Requirements
  • MD or DO degree
  • Fellowship training and board certification in Pediatric Surgery
  • Leadership experience preferred, mid-career candidates encouraged to apply
  • Ability to secure a valid Florida medical license and DEA


Orlando, FL/Lake Nona Medical City

Nestled within Orlando, Lake Nona is a vibrant community known for its innovative spirit and quality of life. It offers a tranquil retreat minutes from Orlando's urban center and is a hub for healthcare and life sciences. Lake Nona features upscale residential neighborhoods, top-rated schools, championship golf courses, state-of-the-art sports facilities and diverse retail, dining and entertainment options. With a commitment to sustainability and wellness, Lake Nona is an ideal place to live, work and play.

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