Pediatric Endocrinologist

Job Description

Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is seeking a Pediatric Endocrinologist to join our team at our partner hospital, Lakeland Regional Health, in Lakeland, Florida. Newly hired Endocrinologists will receive a $50K sign-on bonus and only 6 weeks of call per year!

We are seeking an experienced clinician to join a talented team of 5 physicians and 3 nurse practitioners to assist us in the care of our patients. The division is supported by an excellent team of endocrine nurses, certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, and social workers. Nemours provides robust research opportunities for interested candidates. The partnership between Nemours and The University of Central Florida College of Medicine, in addition to the Pediatric residency and Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship programs at Nemours offer excellent teaching opportunities.

Other Nemours services onsite at Lakeland Regional include outpatient Cardiology, Gastroenterology Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Urology, Rheumatology, and Maternal Fetal Medicine. Nemours Inpatient services include Cardiology and MFM Consults, PICU and General Surgery Medical Directorship services, and Neurology.


What We Offer

• No state income tax in the state of Florida
• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plan
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
• Board certified or board eligible in area of specialty
• Valid state medical license

How to Apply/For Confidential Consideration

For confidential consideration, please apply below.


Lakeland Regional Health Overview:

• A Leading Healthcare Institution: Lakeland Regional Health is one of the largest independent hospitals in Florida, with 910 beds and over 200,000 ER visits (54,000 Pediatric) and 43,000 admissions annually.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: The Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children, built in 2018, offers 300,000 square feet of advanced inpatient and outpatient space, including:
  
  • 18-bed Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit
  • 12-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • 30-bed Level III NICU, supporting deliveries from 22 weeks to post-term
• Level 1 Trauma Center: With over 2,800 trauma visits annually, Lakeland Regional provides critical care for a wide range of pediatric and adult cases.

About Lakeland, Florida:

• Central Location: Lakeland is strategically located in Central Florida, offering easy access to Orlando, Tampa and world-renowned attractions like Walt Disney World, all within an hour's drive.
• Growing Community: As a rapidly expanding area, Lakeland boasts a thriving economy with the corporate headquarters for Publix Supermarkets and a significant Amazon warehouse presence.
• High Quality of Life: Enjoy the benefits of living in a state with no income tax, a low cost of living and a family-friendly environment with excellent schools, parks and cultural attractions.

Click on the links to learn more about:

Lakeland Regional Health Center for Fetal Care

Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women & Children

Lakeland Regional Health

City of Lakeland

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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.