Ophthalmologist, Pediatric

Job Description

The Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery at Nemours Children's Health Lakeland, FL, is currently seeking a full-time Pediatric Ophthalmologist.

Nemours Children's Health in Lakeland, Florida is currently seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity to help expand a comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology practice in Central Florida. Academic appointment(s) are also available with the University of Central Florida Medical School for qualified applicants. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate's level of experience. This position provides outstanding clinical and research opportunities.

Requirements:

Education/Certifications/Licensure

• Board certified or Board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO).
• Possess, or eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license.
• Qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatric Surgery and an appointment to the Medical Staff of Nemours Children's Hospital, Orlando FL.

Professional Qualifications/Experience

•Demonstration of strong commitment to medical education.

•Interest in developing and implementing care models and outcomes that are evidence based to ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare using quality measures and performance improvement.

•Interest and experience in working with a population that has a number of economic, health and educational disparities. Cultural sensitivity, appreciation and interest in improving the health of an underserved population.

•Interest in scholarly activity as evidenced by recent scholarly publications including participation in specialty society organizations and/or peer-reviewed research funding and active involvement with national or regional professional societies preferred but not required.

For confidential consideration, please forward your CV and cover letter to:

Fernando Moncada, CPRP

Physician Recruiter

fernando.moncada@nemours.org

Nemours Children's Hospital (NCH) in Orlando is a free standing children's hospital with a full breadth of pediatric specialties located in Lake Nona; an epicenter for innovation, technology and health care. NCH brings pediatric specialty care never before offered in Central Florida. The hospital even includes the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids. At Nemours, we have the ability to collaborate and develop a multitude of multidisciplinary clinics.

Many of Nemours' board-certified specialists have come from top hospitals around the country because they share the desire to create a pediatric health care facility that empowers patients and their caregivers.

Learn more about Nemours Children's Health and our Mission:Nemours' Mission

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's 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 children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's 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, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's 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.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion 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 a diverse and inclusive 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 Children's and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.

About the Team

At Nemours Children's, our physicians 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 have our workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Alignment Mission and Vision.

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