Pediatric Pathologist

Nemours; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Relocation assistance

Retirement options: 403b + employer 57

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

No state income tax in Florida

Job summary

Nemours Children's Hospital in Florida seeks a pediatric pathologist to join our department. The successful candidate will hold an MD or DO, be eligible for Florida licensure, and be board certified in AP or AP/CP, with strong pediatric pathology expertise.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. The role involves handling pediatric surgical pathology and autopsy cases within a team of three pediatric pathologists, with engagement in digital pathology initiatives using Epic Beaker.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree with Florida licensure or eligibility.
• Board certification in anatomic pathology (AP) or anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP).
• 3+ years of pediatric pathology experience preferred; new graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for all pediatric surgical pathology and autopsy cases.
• Work within a 3-pathologist team to deliver high-quality pediatric pathology services.
• Engage in digital pathology initiatives and laboratory information system workflows.

Skills

Pediatric pathology

Team collaboration

Clinical practice

Education

MD/DO

Florida medical license or eligibility

Board certification in AP or AP/CP

3+ years pediatric pathology experience

Tools

Epic Beaker

Digital pathology

Job description

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is seeking a pediatric pathologist.The successful candidate should have a MD or DO degree, possess (or be eligible for) unrestricted Florida medical licensure. Candidates should be board certified in anatomic pathology or anatomic and clinical pathology, as well as have certification (or be board eligible) or have extensive experience in pediatric pathology.In addition, more than 3 years of experience as a pediatric pathologist is highly desirable.Recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine provides services in anatomic pathology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, and hematology.There is a wide spectrum of anatomic pathology cases, such as bone and soft tissue pathology, muscle biopsy, epilepsy pathology, gastrointestinal pathology, and fine needle aspiration cytology.Nemours leverages Epic Beaker as its laboratory information system. Our digital pathology adoption strategy is in progress with a targeted go live of 2027-2028. The ideal candidate will work with 3 pediatric pathologists, including one board certified hematopathologist, sharing the responsibility of all pediatric surgical pathology and autopsy cases.

This position offers:

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential based on clinical activity, academic achievements, and quality improvements.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, short term disability, life, dental and vision.
• Generous sign on bonus may be available.
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and retirement savings options including 403b with employer match as well as a 457b deferred income option.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility as Nemours is a not-for-profit organization.

Florida has no state income tax, maximizing your net pay.

Interested applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a letter of interest containing a statement of career goals, as well as the names and contact information for three references to:

Chairman of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

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.