Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Focused on Neuromuscular Disorders

Job Description

The Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Academic Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with advanced expertise in neuromuscular disorders with a primary focus on cerebral palsy and spina bifida to join our expanding Neuromuscular and Spasticity Program in Jacksonville, Florida.

You will join a collaborative team of eight pediatric orthopedic surgeons and two pediatric non-operative physicians, as well as twelve advanced practice providers. The program also includes two Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialists, supported by three dedicated advanced practice providers within their service.

Key Responsibilities

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with specialized expertise in neuromuscular disorders will provide comprehensive orthopedic care for children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and related neuromuscular conditions. This role includes both advanced clinical practice and leadership within a multidisciplinary neuromuscular and spasticity care model, with opportunities to contribute to program development, clinical pathways, and regional growth.

• Providing comprehensive orthopedic evaluation and surgical management of children with neuromuscular disorders, including cerebral palsy and spina bifida
• Performing complex neuromuscular surgical procedures, including single-event multilevel surgery (SEMLS), neuromuscular hip reconstruction, and lower extremity deformity correction. Experience or interest in neuromuscular spine surgery is welcomed but not required.
• Leading and participating in multidisciplinary cerebral palsy and spasticity clinics in collaboration with PM&R, neurology and neurosurgery.
• Collaborating closely with physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthotics and prosthetics, and care coordination teams
• Knowledge and experience in interpreting gait analysis and functional assessment data to guide individualized treatment planning and surgical decision-making.
• Contributing to education, quality improvement initiatives, and outcomes-based care
• Participate in educational initiatives to training pediatric orthopedic fellow, residents, and medical students and strengthen academic affiliations with the University of Florida and Mayo Clinic.

What We Offer

• A robust, collaborative pediatric orthopedic practice within a nationally recognized children's health system
• Opportunity to participate in and help lead a comprehensive Neuromuscular and Spasticity Program
• Strong multidisciplinary infrastructure including pediatric PM&R, neurology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation medicine
• Established collaboration with the Center for Gait Analysis and Brooks Rehabilitation, supporting gait-informed care and functional outcome assessment
• Ability to contribute to program development, clinical pathways, and long-term strategic growth
• Support for clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
• Academic partnerships with Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
• Competitive base plus incentive compensation aligned with clinical performance, academic accomplishments, and quality metrics.
• No state income in Florida along with a comprehensive benefits package including relocation and mortgage assistance and not-for-profit employment with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited orthopedic surgery residency
• Completion of a pediatric orthopedic fellowship training
• Board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA
• Demonstrated experience or focused interest in neuromuscular orthopedics, including cerebral palsy and spina bifida
• Commitment to family-centered, collaborative pediatric orthopedic care

Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states. Nemours Children's Health Jacksonville provides comprehensive pediatric specialty care in partnership with Wolfson Children's Hospital, serving children and families throughout Northeast Florida and the surrounding region. Through this long-standing collaboration, Nemours physicians deliver advanced inpatient and outpatient care, multidisciplinary specialty programs, and maintain strong academic affiliations with the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic Florida.

To learn more about Nemours Children's and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at

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.