Attending Physician, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Nocturnist) Homestead, FL

Outstanding Opportunity for Pediatric Emergency Medicine Nocturnist to Join
Prestigious Children’s Health System in South Florida

Nicklaus Children’s Health System and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the health system’s physician-led multispecialty group practice, have an opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible (BC/BE) Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship trained physician to provide Nocturnist clinical services at Baptist Homestead Hospital (Homestead, FL) and Baptist Main Hospital (Miami, FL). Both hospital locations are part of the Community-Based Emergency Medicine coverage model.

Position Overview

The selected physician will hold Medical Staff Privileges at both Baptist Main Hospital and Baptist Homestead Hospital, as well as Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. However, clinical responsibilities will primarily be scheduled at the Homestead campus, with periodic coverage at Baptist Hospital as needed. Hours: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Shifts: 10–12 per month Scheduling: No block scheduling Practice Overview Physicians employed by Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists provide coverage at the Baptist Hospital and Homestead Hospital pediatric emergency departments. The nocturnist will be primarily assigned to Baptist Homestead, providing essential overnight and peak need support.

• Practice as a Nicklaus-employed physician in collaboration with well-known Baptist hospital sites
• Play a meaningful role in expanding community access to specialized pediatric emergency services
• Join a partnership between a renowned children’s health system and leading community hospitals
• Work in a dedicated nocturnist role with a structured schedule and manageable monthly shifts
• Be part of a physician-led multispecialty group practice
• Benefit from the stability, support, and mission-driven culture of an organization focused exclusively on children’s health 2025 ED Metrics (Homestead Hospital)
• Annual Visits: 16,980
• Average Daily Census: 47
• Beds: 9 ED beds + 5 overflow beds
• LWBS: 1.3% Staffing (Homestead Hospital)
• 3 PEM physicians
• 4 pediatricians
• 10 rotating PEM physicians
• 10 Nicklaus Children’s PEM physicians from the main ED provide 2–4 shifts per month

About Nicklaus Children’s Health System Where Your Child Matters Most ™

For more than 75 years, Nicklaus Children’s Health System has provided world-class pediatric care for children and families across Florida and beyond. Home to South Florida’s #1 nonprofit, freestanding specialty licensed hospital exclusively for children, the 474-bed system includes a growing network of hospital and community-based partnerships, two affiliated children’s hospitals in Broward County, more than 35 outpatient locations and over 40 pediatric specialties. Nicklaus Children’s is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and is nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric medicine, with programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. The system also includes leading centers of excellence in cancer, orthopedics, neuroscience and heart care, as well as a nonprofit physician practice subsidiary and ambulatory surgery center.

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Application Process

Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications, including a current CV and cover letter, may be submitted to Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter at [Register to View] or [Register to View] . You may also apply online at [Register to View] or click the link below. All inquiries and applications will remain confidential.

Attending Physician, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Nocturnist) Homestead, FL at Nicklaus Children's Health System Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are included. Qualified candidates may apply online or contact:

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