Chief of Pediatric General Surgery

The Nemours Foundation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation is seeking a Chief for the Division of Pediatric Surgery at its Florida hospital in Orlando. The ideal candidate, at the Associate or Professor level, will have leadership abilities and a focus on developing both clinical and educational missions within a multidisciplinary environment. Responsibilities include strategic direction, supervision of clinical services, and fostering a culture of quality care. Fellowship training in Pediatric Surgery and strong educational commitments are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Recognized academic clinician‑educator or researcher at the Associate or Professor level.
• Commitment to the education of residents, medical students, and APPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and strategic direction for Pediatric Surgery Division.
• Supervise and ensure quality in education, research, and clinical services.
• Operational responsibility for pediatric general surgery.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Management experience

Influence and negotiation

Commitment to patient care

Education

MD or DO degree

Fellowship training and board certification in Pediatric Surgery

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

Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.