Pediatric - Surgery Physician

Overview

AdventHealth for Children and AdventHealth Medical Group are looking for a dynamic and energetic full time Pediatric Surgery leader to join our team at AdventHealth Tampa.

This is a wonderful opportunity to continue to build on our strong practice with our network of hospitals in the Central Florida division. Responsibilities of the Medical Director will include programmatic development, clinical quality and performance improvement. Call coverage at AdventHealth Tampa with full time APP support (no trauma, no ECMO at Tampa). New physician will help grow the outpatient clinic practice and further develop relationships with community physicians with marketing support.

AdventHealth for Children has partnered with AdventHealth Tampa with a vision to create and deliver high quality pediatric care elevating the local market and keeping kids close to home with a seamless connection to quaternary services in Orlando. Our pediatric surgery team based in Orlando will also provide some coverage to our full-time surgeon in Tampa.

AdventHealth for Children is nationally ranked in US News and World Report for Neonatology and is the ranked hospital in the state of Florida for Neonatology.

Working with an expanding and committed children's hospital, a strong employed physician multi-specialty group, a family-centered practice atmosphere, and a competitive benefits / compensation package are just a few of the many reasons why this is an excellent career opportunity to consider.

Requirements of the position:

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Surgery
• Board certification in Pediatric Surgery through American Board of Surgery
• Broad surgical technical skills
• Willingness to build the program
• Patient-centered focus
• Excellent communication skills
  
  

This is an employment opportunity that includes the benefits of second call coverage and competitive compensation. Other benefits include occurrence-based malpractice coverage, paid leave days, CME days and allowance, 403b retirement plan, health insurance for physician and family, and relocation allowance. This practice is a part of AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG). AHMG is a sister organization of AdventHealth which employs 900+ physicians in 60+ specialties. This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine.

AdventHealth Tampa is a not-for-profit 536-bed tertiary hospital located in the uptown district of Tampa, Florida, primarily serving Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and other surrounding counties. The hospital specializes in cardiovascular medicine, digestive health, neuroscience, orthopedics, women s services, oncology, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, sleep medicine and general surgery including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures. Our Children s units in Tampa include five PICU beds, 15 pediatric beds and 28 NICU beds. Also located at AdventHealth Tampa is the renowned AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, a recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and leading-edge research. The modern adult and pediatric-dedicated emergency rooms introduce the emergency physician at the beginning of the visit, an example of how AdventHealth Tampa is committed to providing compassionate and quality healthcare. Part of AdventHealth, AdventHealth Tampa is a leading health network comprised of 30 hospitals throughout the state. For more information, visit AdventHealth Tampa .

AdventHealth Tampa is also the Exclusive Hospital of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Official Health and Wellness Partner of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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As part of AdventHealth Tampa s collaboration with the Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children, patients will have the support of a full service, tertiary children s hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, more than 30 peds ICU beds with a dedicated peds CICU, a 102 bed NICU, 17 bed pediatric emergency department and statewide pediatric network and transport system. We started our comprehensive pediatric open heart program in 2012 and have a strong track record of positive outcomes. We also have several key destination programs including our level IV Epilepsy program, the region s only BMT and solid organ transplants including kidney and liver, and we increased Orlando area NICU beds to 150 total in 2017. Our unparalleled network consists of 30 hospitals across the state with one children s hospital at the center totals over 23,000 births and several extremely successful pediatric subspecialty programs including outreach clinics. These 30 hospitals refer patients for tertiary and quaternary services to our main location near downtown Orlando. Our newest program has brought pediatric liver transplant services to Central Florida. In 2019 through 2024, AdventHealth for Children is recognized by US News and World Report as the best Children s Hospital for newborn care in Florida. We are also recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a top Children s Hospital for quality and safety, and we are a magnet designated hospital for nursing care.

The population of Tampa is approximately 392,800 making it the 3rd largest city in Florida and the 53rd largest city in the United States. Tampa is part of the metropolitan area most commonly referred to as the "Tampa Bay Area" which has an approximate population of 3.1 million. It is located on the west coast of Florida with an average annual temperature of 73.1 degrees. Tampa's economy is founded on a diverse base that includes tourism, agriculture, construction, finance, health care, government, technology, and the port of Tampa which is the largest port in the state of Florida. Tampa is also home to the NFL s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. You will also find other professional sports teams for baseball, hockey and major league soccer. When not at work or enjoying a night out locally you take a break on some of Florida's most popular shorelines, including Clearwater Beach, Honeymoon Island State Park and Treasure Island are located less than an hour from downtown Tampa. Start your life-changing journey today!