Pediatric Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Position Overview

The selected candidate will join a collegial department that includes eight pediatric orthopedic surgeons, soon to be nine, two pediatric non-operative sports medicine physicians, twelve advanced practice providers. The candidate will provide comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care with a primary clinical focus on hand and upper extremity disorders, working closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes orthotics and prosthetics, rehabilitation specialists, and care coordination professionals. There is no separate hand call associated with this position. Call responsibilities are shared across the pediatric orthopedic surgery team, and with a group of eight surgeons, soon to be nine, the call schedule is structured to be highly manageable.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in pediatric orthopedics with a focus on hand and upper extremity conditions
• Participate in the continued development and growth of pediatric hand and upper extremity program in Jacksonville and North Florida region
• 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 train pediatric orthopedic fellows, 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
• 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
• Not-for-profit employment with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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.