Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine

he Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Nemours Children’s Health is seeking an Academic Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Jacksonville, Florida.

You will join a collaborative team of eight pediatric orthopedic surgeons and two pediatric non-operative physicians, as well as twelve advanced practice providers. The program also includes two Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialists, supported by three dedicated advanced practice providers within their service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in pediatric orthopedics with a focus in sports medicine

   

• Work closely with multidisciplinary partners across orthopedics, rehabilitation, therapy, plastics, and sports medicine

• Contribute to education, quality improvement, clinical innovation, and outcomes-based care

• Participate in educational initiatives to training pediatric orthopedic fellow, residents, and medical students and strengthen academic affiliations with the University of Florida and Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. 

• Pursue opportunities in clinical research, program development, and academic advancement

   

What We Offer

• A robust, collaborative pediatric orthopedic practice within a nationally recognized children's health system

   

• Strong multidisciplinary infrastructure including pediatric PM&R, neurology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation medicine

• Established collaboration with the Center for Gait Analysis and Brooks Rehabilitation, supporting gait-informed care and functional outcome assessment

• Ability to contribute to program development, clinical pathways, and long-term strategic growth

• Support for clinical research and quality improvement initiatives

• Academic partnerships with Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida

• Competitive base plus incentive compensation aligned with clinical performance, academic accomplishments, and quality metrics.

• No state income in Florida along with a comprehensive benefits package including relocation and mortgage assistance and not-for-profit employment with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited orthopedic surgery residency

• Completion of a pediatric orthopedic fellowship training 

• Board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery

• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA

   

• Commitment to family-centered, collaborative pediatric orthopedic care