Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Nemours Children's Health; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Annual incentive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Mortgage assistance

Relocation packages

403(b) employer match

457 retirement savings plan

CME and dues allowance

Job summary

A prominent children's healthcare organization in Florida is looking for a BC/BE Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join its practice in Viera, FL. The successful candidate will expand a comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology practice and may qualify for academic appointments. The organization offers competitive compensation, annual incentives, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans. Candidates should possess or be eligible for a Florida medical license and have a strong commitment to medical education and evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to medical education.
• Experience with communities facing economic and health disparities.
• Interest in scholarly activities and publications.

Responsibilities

• Expand a comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology practice.
• Develop and implement high-quality, cost-effective healthcare models.

Skills

Medical education commitment

Interest in evidence-based care models

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Board certified or board-eligible by ABO

Unrestricted Florida medical license

Job description

BC/BE Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Full Time)

Location: Viera, FL. This position will help expand a comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology practice in Central Florida. Academic appointment(s) are available with the University of Central Florida Medical School for qualified applicants.

Requirements

• Board certified or board‑eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). Applicants using the alternative pathway for board certification are accepted.
• Possess, or be eligible for, an unrestricted Florida medical license.
• Qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatric Surgery and an appointment to the Medical Staff of Nemours Children’s Hospital, Orlando, FL.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Strong commitment to medical education.
• Interest in developing and implementing evidence‑based care models and outcomes that ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective healthcare using quality measures and performance improvement.
• Experience working with populations experiencing economic, health, and educational disparities, with cultural sensitivity and a commitment to improving health in underserved populations.
• Interest in scholarly activity evidenced by recent publications, participation in specialty or professional societies, and/or research funding; active involvement with national or regional societies preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market.
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision.
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages, 403(b) with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans.
• Licensure, CME, and dues allowance.
• Not‑for‑profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• No state income tax in Florida.