Pediatric Rheumatologist
About the role
Nemours Children’s Health is seeking Pediatric Rheumatologists to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida. The selected candidates will provide specialized care in diagnosing and treating autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions in children and adolescents while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, family-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide range of pediatric rheumatologic conditions
- Perform and interpret relevant diagnostic tests (e.g., joint exams, lab studies, imaging)
- Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle interventions
- Participate in inpatient consults and outpatient clinics
- Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences and case reviews
- Career Development
What We Offer
- No state income tax in Florida
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
- Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
- Licensure, CME and dues allowance
- Not-for-profit status; 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.
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.
Where We Are
Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville Our colleagues at Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville, work with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, UF Health/Shands Hospital and Mayo Clinic Florida to provide life-changing care for kids, newborns to age 18, with common and complex conditions. Our Medical, Academic And Research Collaborations Mean World-renowned Treatments Are Available To Children And Families Of Northeast Florida. In addition To Board-certified Pediatric Specialists Selected As Some Of The “Best Doctors In America®” Year After Year, Families Choose Us For Pediatric programs recognized among the best in the country (Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Cancer, U.S. News & World Report) One of only two pediatric cancer programs in the country recognized for outstanding achievement by the American College of Surgeons Among a select blood and bone marrow transplant programs accredited by the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT) Nationally-accredited Cystic Fibrosis Care Center Certified Center of Excellence by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Leading-edge procedures, including cochlear implants and urologic robotic surgery in the tiniest newborns
Living in Jacksonville
Living in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a dynamic blend of urban amenities and coastal charm. As the largest city by area in the contiguous US, Jacksonville provides diverse neighborhoods, ranging from historic districts to modern developments. Residents enjoy an array of outdoor activities with miles of beaches, rivers and parks for boating, fishing and hiking. The city is known for its cultural scene, including museums, theaters, and annual events like the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. With a growing economy and a welcoming community, Jacksonville provides a vibrant lifestyle with a laid-back Southern atmosphere.