Pediatric Rheumatologist

Nemours Children's Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No state income tax

Relocation packages

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

403B with employer match

CME and dues allowance

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking Pediatric Rheumatologists to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida. The selected candidates will provide specialized care in diagnosing and treating autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions in children and adolescents while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, family-centered care.

Join a not-for-profit system that offers competitive compensation, relocation support, licensure and CME assistance, and a strong

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Board eligible/certified in pediatric rheumatology or related specialty.
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide range of pediatric rheumatologic conditions.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests (joint exams, labs, imaging).
• Develop individualized treatment plans including medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle interventions.
• Participate in inpatient consults and outpatient clinics.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences and case reviews.
• Coordinate care with referring physicians and primary care providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Job Description

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking Pediatric Rheumatologists to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida.

The selected candidates will provide specialized care in diagnosing and treating autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions in children and adolescents while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, family-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide range of pediatric rheumatologic conditions
• Perform and interpret relevant diagnostic tests (e.g., joint exams, lab studies, imaging)
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle interventions
• Participate in inpatient consults and outpatient clinics
• Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences and case reviews
• Coordinate care with referring physicians and primary care providers

What We Offer

• No state income tax in Florida
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board eligible/certified in specialty
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

If you’re looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

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.

Learn more at Nemours.org.

About The Team

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 Health, Jacksonville

At Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville , collaboration drives exceptional pediatric care. Through our longstanding partnership with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, physicians and advanced practice providers work alongside leading specialists to deliver comprehensive care across a wide range of pediatric specialties and subspecialties.

This unique model offers opportunities to care for complex pediatric patients, participate in multidisciplinary programs, contribute to clinical research, and collaborate with experts dedicated exclusively to children’s health.

Join a mission-driven organization where teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence come together to improve the health and well-being of children throughout Northeast Florida.

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville offers the best of coastal Florida living with the energy of a growing metropolitan city. With more than 22 miles of beaches, an extensive park system, and miles of riverfront, outdoor recreation is a way of life.

The city features diverse neighborhoods ranging from historic districts to new master-planned communities, along with strong schools and a growing economy in health care, finance, and logistics. Cultural amenities include museums, performing arts, professional sports, and signature events such as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, making it one of the Southeast’s most desirable places to live and work.