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National Medical Association

Division Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

National Medical Association, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885


On behalf of the Department of Pediatrics,

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida

, CareerPhysician is launching a national search for a visionary leader to become the next Division Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. The ideal candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, focusing on expanding clinical, educational and research initiatives in our free-standing children’s hospital. Responsibilities include strategic expansion of the division aligned with organizational growth, faculty development to promote exceptional clinical care coupled with academic productivity, and education of medical students, residents, and fellows to engage and mentor the next generation of pediatricians.The ideal candidate should have experience and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality clinical care that ensures positive outcomes for patients and their families.The successful candidate will possess a MD/DO or equivalent degree, ABP board certification with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine, possess or be eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license, and academic leadership experience and accomplishments commensurate with process qualifications for a University of Central Florida College of Medicine faculty appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Professor.Key Opportunity Highlights:Nemours Children’s Health is a major pediatric health system with two hospitals and over 70 specialty and primary care practices.The organization partners with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine (UCF COM) to advance research, education, advocacy and faculty development and the Department serves as the Department of Pediatrics for the UCF COM.Leadership at Nemours Children’s in Orlando is focused on expanding the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. The current Hospitalist team has established a collaborative and collegial culture, built on mutual respect, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. This hardworking group of physicians fosters a supportive and solutions-oriented environment, which drives both individual and collective success. Our board-certified pediatric hospital medicine faculty provide

dedicated care to hospitalized children, with 24/7 faculty and resident coverage split amongst 11 full-time hospital medicine physicians and 2 full-time nurse practitioners

.The Division Chief, who reports to the Department of Pediatrics Chair, will oversee hospitalists and advanced practice providers, ensuring clinical excellence and professional growth.Key initiatives include developing clinical research, quality improvement and innovative care models, while also working closely with a full complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists addressing the needs of the vulnerable population served in central Florida.The role requires a strong background in scholarly activity, optimally with evidence of the ability to secure research funding. As primary leaders in clinical education at Nemours Children's Hospital-Florida, we offer a robust ACMGE accredited 2-year Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship program. Our team is responsible for the pediatric hospital medicine fellowship and provides critical training for the Nemours general pediatric residents who total 48 across all three years. We also provide critical inpatient education for the UCF COM pediatric clerkship (120 students per year), senior medical student acting interns, Nemours APP Acute Care Fellows and APP students.Lake Nona is one of the fastest growing and most innovative communities in Located in Orlando, Florida, the 17-square-mile community has established a new standard of living with groundbreaking initiatives that integrate technology, mobility, health and wellbeing.Should you have interest in discussing the role, please forward your curriculum vitae to Jon Hayes, Executive Vice President, CareerPhysician, LLC, C/O Kerry Henry,

kerry@careerphysician.com

, to schedule a convenient time for a confidential conversation.

The Search Committee will require a CV And Cover Letter stating qualifications and reasons for interest in the role.All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.About Nemours: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 includes the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids, with over 40,000 visits in the previous year. In addition, our dedicated transport team brings children from across central Florida who require admission at a tertiary care hospital. We serve an incredibly diverse community of children from across Florida, and are located only 10 minutes from the Orlando International Airport.Learn more about Nemours Children's Health and our Mission:

Nemours' MissionEquity, 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, reduce health disparities, and help build a diverse and inclusive environment. All associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.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. Please click here to review

Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org)

.To learn more about Nemours children’s and our commitment to create the healthiest generations of children, visit us at

www.nemours.org

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