Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

About the Role

Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to work at our free-standing children's hospital in Orlando. The Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist will report to the Department Chair of Cardiovascular Services and work in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team, with primary responsibility for caring for pediatric patients with congenital and non-congenital cardiovascular problems in a dedicated pediatric cardiac critical care unit. The cardiac critical care unit has 20 beds with 24-hour APP coverage.

This position involves consulting with patients, performing tests, prescribing treatment for chronic conditions, and when necessary, referring to an Interventional Cardiologist or Cardiovascular Surgeon for intervention. The physician will report to the Department Chair for academic, clinical, research, and administrative activities related to the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Service, supporting the mission and strategic direction of the Nemours Cardiac Center.

The physician serves as a member of the Cardiac Critical Care team, ensuring the successful integration of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care services into the Cardiac Center’s overall business plan. This includes contributing to the development and implementation of the Cardiac Center’s strategic plan, ensuring all policies, programs, and initiatives align with and support the Cardiac Center’s mission, vision, and values.

The Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist will collaborate organizationally with the Cardiac Center Vice Chair, other Pediatric Cardiac Intensivists, Division Chiefs, Medical Directors, Nursing and Administrative leaders, Faculty members within the Florida Cardiac Center, Cardiac Center Clinical and Administrative Support staff, and other faculty members within the Nemours System.

About the Cardiac Center

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is home to a nationally recognized pediatric cardiac center, providing comprehensive care for children with congenital and acquired heart conditions. The center integrates advanced clinical services, research, and innovation to deliver exceptional outcomes and family-centered care.

• Full spectrum of services, including fetal cardiology, pediatric and adult congenital cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure management, and complex cardiac surgery.
• Surgical program performs more than 125 pediatric heart surgeries annually, encompassing neonatal repairs, single-ventricle, and complex congenital cases.
• Outcomes are rigorously tracked and benchmarked against national standards, reflecting the center’s commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Advanced imaging and diagnostic capabilities, including 3D echocardiography, cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, and ICAEL-accredited echocardiography laboratories.
• 3D printing lab produces patient-specific heart models to support surgical planning, simulation, and family education.

Research is an integral component of the cardiac center, with a dedicated Cardiovascular Services Research Department supporting basic, translational, and clinical investigations. Projects focus on epigenetics, AI and data analytics, imaging innovation, and neurodevelopmental outcomes. The program maintains a CAP-accredited biobank of cardiac specimens and participates in national registries and research networks.

The heart center emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, bringing together surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, imaging specialists, anesthesiologists, and allied health professionals. This integrated approach ensures seamless care from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood and provides a supportive environment for families navigating complex heart conditions.

About Nemours Children's Health

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 over 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, with a commitment to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

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 focus 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 creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike.

About the Hospital

Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is a 130-bed, state-of-the-art pediatric hospital located in Lake Nona Medical City, one of the nation’s premier health and life sciences communities. In the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, the hospital is nationally ranked in diabetes and endocrinology, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and pediatric behavioral health. An accredited Graduate Medical Education site and partner of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Nemours continues a multimillion-dollar expansion in Orlando to increase specialty programs, surgical services, and access for Florida’s rapidly growing pediatric population.

Location

Orlando, FL / Lake Nona Medical City: Lake Nona is one of the nation's fastest-growing, master-planned communities and a premier destination for healthcare innovation. Home to Medical City, it brings together top hospitals, research institutions, and technology companies in one collaborative ecosystem. Residents enjoy modern residential neighborhoods, A-rated schools, championship golf courses, state-of-the-art sports and performance facilities, and a vibrant dining and retail scene. With year-round sunshine, close proximity to Orlando International Airport and world-renowned attractions, Lake Nona offers an unmatched combination of professional opportunity, wellness, and lifestyle.