Chief of Pediatric General Surgery

Job Description

The Department of Surgery at Nemours Children's Hospital Florida, in Orlando, is seeking a Chief for the Division of Pediatric Surgery.

Candidates should be a recognized academic clinician-educator or researcher, at the Associate or Professor level, possess strong leadership abilities, management experience in multidisciplinary/multi-professional environments, and the ability to influence, negotiate, and motivate collaborators to build a culture of quality and responsiveness. Candidates should be committed to excellent patient care, research, and leadership on local and national levels. Candidates should also have a strong commitment to the education of residents, medical students, and advanced practice professionals (APPs). The Division Chief will provide a vision and strategic direction for development of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Nemours Children's Hospital, as well as leadership, supervision, and accountability to fulfill the education, research, clinical and administrative service missions and values of the Department of Surgery at Nemours Children's Hospital. The Chief of Pediatric Surgery will have operational responsibility for pediatric general surgery with local accountability to the Chair of the Department of Surgery.


The Department of Surgery includes 18 full-time clinical faculty and 19 advanced practice providers (APPs). In addition to Pediatric Surgery, the Department comprises the Divisions of Urology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, and Otolaryngology. The Department provides the pediatric surgery experience for two General Surgery residency programs, each training three residents per year as well as one Plastic Surgery residency program that also accepts three residents annually. At any given time, two residents are rotating on the pediatric surgery service. In addition, the Department supports the education of medical students and APP students on a year-round basis. Separate Departments of Orthopedic Surgery and Cardiac Surgery also contribute to the broader surgical enterprise.


All non-clinical activities are coordinated through the Department of Surgery and are accountable to the Department Chair. These activities include research initiatives, resident rotations, medical student clerkships, and other scholarly pursuits.

Position/Qualification Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Fellowship training and board certification in Pediatric Surgery
• Leadership experience preferred, mid-career candidates encouraged to apply
• Ability to secure a valid Florida medical license and DEA

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. Nemours Children's is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more, click here.

Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida, a 130-bed facility in Orlando, offers life-changing care for children. Celebrating more than a decade, our system's southern anchor is rapidly improving the quality of care for children throughout the state. All designed by and for families, it creates an environment that promotes children's physical, emotional and spiritual healing. The hospital is an accredited provider of Graduate Medical Education and it's located in the innovation area of Orlando known as Lake Nona Medical City. It's a top American Nurses Credentialing Center RN Nurse Residency Program and collaborates with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Our pediatric residency program celebrated its first class of graduates in 2022.

We encourage prospective candidates to learn more about our organization and the communities we serve. At Nemours Children's, we're not just treating illness, we're helping children and families live healthier, happier lives.

Orlando, FL/Lake Nona Medical City

Nestled within Orlando, Lake Nona is a vibrant community known for its innovative spirit and quality of life. It offers a tranquil retreat minutes from Orlando's urban center and is a hub for healthcare and life sciences. Lake Nona features upscale residential neighborhoods, top-rated schools, championship golf courses, state-of-the-art sports facilities and diverse retail, dining and entertainment options. With a commitment to sustainability and wellness, Lake Nona is an ideal place to live, work and play.

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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.