Pediatric Rheumatologist, PRN

Nemours; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No state income tax in Florida

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits: health, life, 

Relocation assistance

CME and dues allowance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a Pediatric Rheumatologist to join our team. The physician will diagnose and treat autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions in children and adolescents, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver family-centered care.

The role emphasizes comprehensive evaluation, development of individualized treatment plans, and coordination with referring physicians.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required with board eligibility/certification in pediatric rheumatology.
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA.

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 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MD or DO

Board eligible/certified in specialty

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

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 .