Chief of Neonatology

The Nemours Foundation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement plan (403B/457)

Relocation support

Paid family leave

CME and licensure allowances

PSLF eligibility

No state income tax in Florida

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health in Orlando, FL seeks an accomplished Division Chief of Neonatology to lead our Level IV NICU within a premier pediatric academic health system. This role blends clinical leadership with education and research to elevate outcomes for high-risk infants.

The successful candidate will drive program development, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and expand regional and national impact while advancing family-centered medicine and translational neonatology.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required with board certification in neonatology.
• Minimum five years in a formal leadership role and five to ten years of clinical neonatology experience.
• Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain a license.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across clinical care, education, quality, research, and program development.
• Shape neonatal services within the enterprise and expand regional and national impact.
• Collaborate with Nemours and academic partners to advance research, education, and family-centered care.

Skills

Leadership experience

Neonatology expertise

Strategic planning

Education

MD/DO

Board-certified in neonatology

Job description

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida seeks an accomplished and visionary Division Chief of Neonatology to lead our Level IV NICU within one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric academic health systems. This role offers a rare opportunity for an experienced clinical and academic leader to shape the future of neonatal care in Central Florida while advancing innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and faculty development within a mission-driven organization.

As Division Chief, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across clinical care, education, quality, research, and program development within a culture grounded in compassion, academic excellence, and Whole Child Health. The Division Chief will play a key role in shaping neonatal services within this evolving ecosystem, helping develop new programs, strengthen alignment across specialties, and expand our regional and national impact.

Strategic Growth, Innovation & Enterprise Impact

Nemours Children’s Health is making a significant investment in the future of pediatric care through a $300 million campus expansion in Orlando, designed to support long-term growth, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This expansion includes increased inpatient capacity, new clinical facilities, and enhanced infrastructure to support academic medicine and enterprise initiatives.

Advancing Maternal Fetal and Neonatal Care Through Enterprise Leadership

In 2026, Nemours Children’s will launch its Institute for Maternal Fetal Health — a transformative advancement in how we care for mothers and babies facing complex fetal diagnoses.

The institute will be led by Julie Moldenhauer, MD, PMH-C, as its inaugural Executive Director and Elizabeth W. Snyder Endowed Chair in Fetal Therapy and Innovation. Internationally recognized for her leadership in fetal care, Dr. Moldenhauer brings a rare combination of clinical excellence, academic rigor, and deep commitment to family-centered medicine.

About Our Neonatology Program

Located in Lake Nona Medical City, Nemours Children’s, Florida is an all-private-room Level IV NICU supporting highly complex, all-referral cases. Our collaborative team of neonatologists and advanced practice providers delivers care in a high-acuity environment supported by leading-edge therapies and technology, including:

• High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) and high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV)
• Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO)
• Whole-body therapeutic hypothermia
• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), in collaboration with the CICU
• Neonatal palliative care and an on-site NICU developmental follow-up clinic
• Full access to pediatric subspecialists, maternal fetal medicine, interventional radiology, and pediatric surgical services

The NICU plays a critical role in supporting high-risk pregnancies through close integration with our fetal care and maternal fetal medicine programs, ensuring coordinated care from prenatal diagnosis through postnatal treatment and follow-up.

We also serve as a regional referral center, supporting Level I–III NICUs throughout Central Florida, with established partnerships including Lakeland Regional Health, HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, UCF Lake Nona Hospital, Tradition Medical Center, and Cleveland Clinic Martin Health.

Academic Excellence and Research Leadership

You will work closely with the UCF College of Medicine, supporting faculty appointments, residency education, and collaborative translational research in neonatology.

The division will continue to build on the momentum of a flagship NIH R01 grant focused on hormonal regulation and feeding outcomes in large-for-gestational-age infants. This work reflects our commitment to advancing neonatal science and improving outcomes through innovation and evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO; board-certified in neonatology
• Minimum of five years in a formal leadership role and five to10 years of clinical experience
• Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary and annual incentives recognizing clinical, academic, and quality achievements
• Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match and 457 plans
• Relocation Support: Mortgage assistance and relocation packages
• Work-Life Balance: Six weeks of paid family leave
• Professional Development: CME, licensure and dues allowances
• Additional Benefits: Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; no state income tax in Florida

At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.

We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is a 130-bed, state-of-the-art pediatric hospital located in Lake Nona Medical City, one of the nation’s premier health and life sciences communities.

In the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, the hospital is nationally ranked in diabetes and endocrinology, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and pediatric behavioral health.

An accredited Graduate Medical Education site and partner of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Nemours continues a multimillion-dollar expansion in Orlando to increase specialty programs, surgical services, and access for Florida’s rapidly growing pediatric population.

Orlando, FL/Lake Nona Medical City

Lake Nona is one of the nation's fastest-growing, master-planned communities and a premier destination for healthcare innovation. Home to Medical City, it brings together top hospitals, research institutions, and technology companies in one collaborative ecosystem.

Residents enjoy modern residential neighborhoods, A-rated schools, championship golf courses, state-of-the-art sports and performance facilities, and a vibrant dining and retail scene. With year-round sunshine, close proximity to Orlando International Airport and world-renowned attractions, Lake Nona offers an unmatched combination of professional opportunity, wellness, and lifestyle.

About Us

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.

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