Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Audiology

Division Chief Of Pediatric Otolaryngology And Audiology

On behalf of the Department of Surgery at Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville, CareerPhysician invites applications and nominations for a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the next Division Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Audiology. This presents a rare opportunity to not only provide transformative leadership to an established, mission-driven clinical division but also to collaborate with a progressive, new leadership team at Nemours Jacksonville. With an expanded partnership coming in early 2026 with Wolfson Children's Hospital, the selected leader will spearhead the strategic and deliberate expansion of high-quality clinical services throughout north Florida and beyond, while simultaneously enhancing division training, research, and scholarship initiatives.

Opportunity Highlights:

• With a strong emphasis on quality and excellence, the new leader will design and implement a strategic vision to elevate the pediatric otolaryngology program to regional and national prominence.
• Robust departmental and institutional resources are available to support all missions, including clinical programmatic development, educational growth, research advancements, and administrative priorities.
• The division of pediatric otolaryngology currently includes five Pediatric Otolaryngologists and four Advanced Practice Providers, with dedicated resources in place and active efforts underway to recruit two additional division members to expand clinical services.
• Strong ability to recruit, mentor and support faculty in their growth and development is a must, while also guiding and preparing them for future leadership opportunities.
• Programs currently include a high-quality cochlear implant service with the potential to further expand established complex airway, aerodigestive, and thyroid programs, as well as an opportunity to develop a head and neck cancer program.
• Division hosts PGY-2 trainees from Mayo Clinic's otolaryngology residency, offering teaching opportunities for faculty members.
• Members of the department are eligible for and strongly encouraged to apply for a faculty appointment with Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. Additional academic affiliations exist with the University of Florida and University of South Florida.
• Highly competitive compensation and benefit package available to well qualified candidate.

Should you have interest in discussing the role, please forward your curriculum vitae to Jon Hayes, Executive Vice President, CareerPhysician, LLC, c/o Jennifer Weimer, View email address on click.appcast.io, 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.