Pediatric Cardiologist

Nemours Children's Health$210K — $250K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong interest in preventive cardiology or exercise physiology encouraged
  • MD, DO, or international equivalent (MBBS, MBChB) from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Cardiology fellowship
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics
  • Eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat congenital and acquired heart conditions in pediatric patients
  • Provide comprehensive outpatient cardiology care
  • Grow and manage programs focused on preventive cardiology
  • Develop exercise stress testing programs with a multidisciplinary team
  • Collaborate with nutritionists and pediatric subspecialists for coordinated care
  • Support the growth of the Nemours Cardiac Center
  • Participate in departmental initiatives and community outreach efforts

Benefits

  • Join a mission-driven children's health system known for excellence
  • Practice at a leading referral center for pediatric heart disease
  • Competitive base compensation in the top quartile
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans
  • Relocation assistance and potential sign-on bonus
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Opportunity for academic appointment at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  • No state income tax in Florida
Full Job Description
Job Description

Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a General Pediatric Cardiologist to join our expanding team. Interest or expertise in preventive cardiology or exercise physiology is desirable but not a requisite. This position offers the opportunity to practice at one of the Southeast's premier children's hospitals, serving a diverse patient population and focusing on the prevention, early detection, and management of cardiovascular risk factors in children and adolescents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and treat congenital and acquired heart conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.
  • Provide comprehensive outpatient cardiology care.
  • Individuals with an interest in preventive cardiology will have the opportunity to grow a program with an emphasis on risk reduction, lifestyle modification, and preventive strategies for infants, children and adolescents. Manage conditions such as hyperlipidemia and family history of early cardiovascular disease.
  • Individuals with an interest in exercise physiology will have the opportunity to grow a program of exercise stress testing working with a nurse practitioner and exercise physiologist.
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including nutritionists, exercise specialists, endocrinologists, and other pediatric subspecialists, to deliver coordinated, family-centered care.
  • Support the continued growth of the Nemours Cardiac Center at Wolfson Children's Hospital.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, care coordination, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Opportunities exist for involvement in community outreach, patient education, and program development to advance preventive cardiology efforts.


Qualifications
  • Candidates with interest in exercise physiology or preventative cardiology are strongly encouraged to apply
  • MD, DO, or international equivalent (MBBS, MBChB, etc.) from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics.
  • Demonstrated expertise or strong interest in Preventive Cardiology or Exercise Physiology (additional fellowship training not required).
  • Eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license.
  • Commitment to patient-centered care, collaboration, and advancing children's cardiovascular health.


What We Offer
  • Join a mission-driven, nationally recognized children's health system committed to excellence in patient care.
  • Practice at Wolfson Children's Hospital, the leading referral center for congenital and acquired heart disease in North Florida and South Georgia.
  • Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market.
  • Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, patient outcomes, and quality improvement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package: health, life, dental, vision, retirement plans, licensure and CME allowance.
  • Relocation assistance, mortgage support, and sign-on bonus potential.
  • Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  • No state income tax in Florida.
  • Opportunity for academic appointment at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.


Visa & Sponsorship

Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville, Florida, proudly supports the recruitment of international physicians. We sponsor J-1 visa waivers and other employment-based visa pathways for qualified candidates who meet institutional standards, Florida medical licensing requirements, and board certification/board eligibility criteria.

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