Neonatologist, BPD

Nemours-Children; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

403B retirement plan

Relocation support

Six weeks paid family leave

CME and licensure support

Loan forgiveness eligibility

No state income tax in Florida

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, Florida, seeks a Neonatologist to join the Division of Neonatology at Nemours Children’s Hospital. The role focuses on caring for infants with complex chronic lung disease and developing a comprehensive BPD program within a leading pediatric health system.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance clinical care, quality outcomes, research, and family-centered support for premature infants, including education, mentorship, and clinical

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical licensure.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in chronic lung disease of prematurity, pulmonary hypertension, neonatal respiratory outcomes, or multidisciplinary program development is preferred.
• Academic, quality improvement, or research experience related to neonatal respiratory care is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a comprehensive BPD program within a nationally recognized children's health system.
• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialties, nursing, respiratory therapists, and allied health to provide coordinated care.
• Develop evidence-based clinical pathways and quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes for premature infants with chronic lung disease.
• Participate in inpatient neonatal care within a Level IV NICU.
• Build longitudinal care models from NICU through outpatient follow‑up and contribute to education and scholarly activities.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an innovative and collaborative Neonatologist to join our growing Division of Neonatology at Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida in Orlando. This unique opportunity is ideal for a neonatologist with a passion for caring for infants with complex chronic lung disease and an interest in developing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Program.

The successful candidate will partner with an established team of neonatologists, pediatric subspecialists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, nurses, and allied health professionals to advance clinical care, quality outcomes, research, and family-centered support for premature infants with evolving and established BPD.

Opportunity Highlights

• Help establish and lead a comprehensive BPD program within a nationally recognized children's health system.
• Collaborate with pediatric pulmonology, cardiology, nutrition, developmental medicine, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation services, and other subspecialties to provide coordinated care.
• Develop evidence-based clinical pathways and quality improvement initiatives focused on improving outcomes for premature infants with chronic lung disease.
• Participate in inpatient neonatal care within a Level IV NICU environment.
• Opportunity to build longitudinal care models that support patients from NICU through outpatient follow-up.
• Contribute to education, mentorship, and scholarly activities across the division.
• Engage in program development, strategic planning, and clinical innovation.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical licensure.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in chronic lung disease of prematurity, pulmonary hypertension, neonatal respiratory outcomes, or multidisciplinary program development is preferred.
• Academic, quality improvement, or research experience related to neonatal respiratory care is welcomed.

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
• Live and work in one of the nation's fastest-growing regions, offering world-class entertainment, excellent schools, diverse communities, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Join us in shaping the future of neonatal care and creating a premier destination program for infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

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.