Pediatric Otolaryngologist

Job Description

Build and Grow Your Practice on Florida's Gulf Coast

Generous sign-on bonus available
Nemours Children's Health welcomes J-1 waiver candidates

Nemours Children's Health is seeking Pediatric Otolaryngologists to join its growing pediatric specialty network in Pensacola, Florida.

This is a rare opportunity to join an established Pediatric ENT program in a high-demand regional market serving Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama. With strong referral demand, limited access to fellowship-trained pediatric ENT care, and the support of Nemours Children's Health, the incoming physician can build a busy practice quickly while helping shape the future of pediatric otolaryngology across the region.

Through its partnership with Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, Nemours serves as a major pediatric referral destination for the Gulf Coast. Physicians benefit from a large regional referral base, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the resources of a nationally recognized pediatric health system.

Candidates may develop a broad pediatric otolaryngology practice or pursue focused interests in areas such as pediatric otology and hearing restoration, airway disorders, sleep surgery, head and neck disease, or congenital conditions.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

• Established referral network across Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama
• Significant unmet demand for Pediatric ENT services
• Opportunity to develop a busy practice from day one
• Freedom to build a subspecialty focus aligned with your interests
• More than 120 pediatric specialists representing over 30 specialties
• Academic affiliation with Florida State University College of Medicine
• Opportunities for teaching, quality improvement, and research
• Ability to help shape the future growth of pediatric ENT services in the region

Program and Team

The Pediatric Otolaryngology program at Nemours Children's Health Pensacola is supported by experienced advanced practice providers, audiologists, nurses, and dedicated clinical staff.

The practice includes comprehensive pediatric audiology services, including cochlear implant and bone-conduction hearing device programming, and operates within a highly collaborative pediatric specialty environment.

Our team values accessibility, teamwork, innovation, and exceptional patient care. Physicians are encouraged to develop new programs, expand areas of expertise, and play an active role in strategic growth initiatives.

Clinical Resources

• Northwest Florida's only children's hospital
• More than 120 pediatric specialists across 30 specialties
• Dedicated pediatric emergency department
• Pediatric intensive care services
• Regional Level III NICU
• Pediatric surgical services
• Established pediatric audiology program
• Industry-leading electronic medical record

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation
• Annual incentive compensation
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• 403(b) and 457 retirement plans
• CME allowance and professional dues support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• No Florida state income tax

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology preferred
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license
• DEA eligibility

About Pensacola

Pensacola offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and coastal quality of life. Families enjoy excellent neighborhoods, highly regarded schools, manageable commutes, and a cost of living below many major metropolitan areas.

Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, Pensacola combines white-sand beaches, year-round outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown district, and a growing arts and dining scene. Residents enjoy boating, fishing, cycling, golf, and countless outdoor activities throughout the year.

Pensacola International Airport provides convenient access to major destinations across the United States, making both professional and personal travel remarkably easy

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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.

Learn more at Nemours.org.

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 are focused 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 to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.