Chair, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery - Metro Florida - Nemours Children's Health
Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatrics
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Long-Term Care/Facility Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/12/24
Nemours Children's Health:

• Nearly 500,000 children cared for per year
• 95+ locations across four states: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida.
• Multiple nationally-ranked programs, including Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
• Only children's health system in the country with two freestanding children's hospitals.
• Over 1,800 residents and fellows trained each year
• 240+ active research projects and clinical trials

Chair of Orthopedic Surgery - Northeast Florida Region (Jacksonville, FL)
The Chair of Orthopedic Surgery will lead the strategic growth and advancement of clinical excellence and academic pursuits of Nemours-Children's Health, Jacksonville. The Chair will continue to build a nationally recognized pediatric orthopedic program that is regarded as exceptional in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia and beyond.

• 280-bed freestanding children's hospital (Only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in Region)
• Multiple outreach clinics throughout Jacksonville metropolitan area with continuing expansion
• 36,000+ patient encounters in 2022
• 7-surgeon, 7-APP Group
• 1st and 2nd call covered by APP, residents, and fellows - very light call for surgeons
• Market leader in most subspecialty surgical categories including spine, trauma, and hip/joint deformity, among others - minimal competition in the region
• Trains Mayo Clinic and University of Florida residents
• Serving 1,000,000+ population with "explosive growth" trajectory

One of the fastest growing areas of Florida, Jacksonville is home to many arts venues, numerous festivals, sports teams, exceptional golf courses as well as world-class art and culture. We have excellent public and private schools coupled with a low cost-of-living and no state-income tax.

Please reach out to Dirk Jansson at [Register to View] with your CV to learn more about the Nemours Children's Health organization and opportunity.