Description

The selected candidate will be eligible for a $50k sign-on bonus.

Nemours Childrens Health, Florida, is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Surgeon to join our dynamic team at Lakeland Regional Health in Lakeland, Florida. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment, working alongside one other Pediatric Surgeon with support from five additional Pediatric Surgeons based nearby at Nemours Childrens Hospital in Orlando.

Position Highlights:

• Call Schedule: Enjoy a balanced work-life with a 1:3 call schedule, supported by a robust team of pediatric surgeons. This position will not be the first responder for trauma cases (managed by adult surgeons)
• Support: Expanding 24/7 APP first call coverage with tailored support to meet the team's needs. Support from 24/7 Pediatric Anesthesiologists, as well as other subspecialties.
• Research Opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge research and contribute to the advancement of pediatric surgical care.
• Educational Involvement: Participate in our Pediatric Residency program, shaping the next generation of pediatric surgeons.
• Comprehensive Onsite Services: Access to a wide range of Nemours Childrens specialty services at Lakeland Regional, including outpatient Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Urology, Rheumatology and Maternal Fetal Medicine. Inpatient services include Cardiology and MFM Consults, PICU and General Surgery Medical Directorship and Neurology.

What We Offer Nemours Benefits Guide

• 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 and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plan
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• No state income tax in Florida

For confidential consideration, please apply below. Have questions regarding the position? Click here to contact a recruiter.

Lakeland Regional Health Overview:

• A Leading Healthcare Institution: Lakeland Regional Health is one of the largest independent hospitals in Florida, with 910 beds and over 200,000 ER visits (54,000 Pediatric) and 43,000 admissions annually.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: The Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children, built in 2018, offers 300,000 square feet of advanced inpatient and outpatient space, including:
  
  • 18-bed Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit
  • 12-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • 30-bed Level III NICU, supporting deliveries from 22 weeks to post-term
• Level 1 Trauma Center: With over 2,800 trauma visits annually, Lakeland Regional provides critical care for a wide range of pediatric and adult cases.

About Lakeland, Florida:

• Central Location: Lakeland is strategically located in Central Florida, offering easy access to Orlando, Tampa and world-renowned attractions like Walt Disney World, all within an hours drive.
• Growing Community: As a rapidly expanding area, Lakeland boasts a thriving economy with the corporate headquarters for Publix Supermarkets and a significant Amazon warehouse presence.
• High Quality of Life: Enjoy the benefits of living in a state with no income tax, a low cost of living and a family-friendly environment with excellent schools, parks and cultural attractions.

Click on the links to learn more about:

Lakeland Regional Health Center for Fetal Care

Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women & Children

Lakeland Regional Health

City of Lakeland

About Us

Nemours Childrens Health is an internationally recognized childrens health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art childrens hospitals Nemours Childrens Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, were on a journey to discover better ways of approaching childrens health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every childs world a place to thrive. Its a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Childrens and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.