Chief of Pediatric General Surgery

About the role

The Department of Surgery at Nemours Children's Hospital Florida, in Orlando, is seeking a Chief for the Division of Pediatric Surgery. Candidates should be a recognized academic clinician-educator or researcher, at the Associate or Professor level, possess strong leadership abilities, management experience in multidisciplinary/multi-professional environments, and the ability to influence, negotiate, and motivate collaborators to build a culture of quality and responsiveness. Candidates should be committed to excellent patient care, research, and leadership on local and national levels. Candidates should also have a strong commitment to the education of residents, medical students, and advanced practice professionals (APPs).

Responsibilities

• Provide a vision and strategic direction for development of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Nemours Children's Hospital.
• Lead, supervise, and hold accountable the fulfillment of the education, research, clinical, and administrative service missions and values of the Department of Surgery at Nemours Children’s Hospital.
• Operate with local accountability to the Chair of the Department of Surgery.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Fellowship training and board certification in Pediatric Surgery.
• Leadership experience preferred, mid-career candidates encouraged to apply.
• Ability to secure a valid Florida medical license and DEA.

About The Team

At Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care. We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families.

APSA2026

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.