Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

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Company: Nemours Children's Health

Location: Jacksonville, FL 32210

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Job Description

Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Physician to work in partnership with Wolfson Children's' Hospital.

The Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Physician will report to the Department Chair of Cardiovascular Services and work in partnership with Wolfson Children's' Hospitals as part of a multi-disciplinary team with primary responsibility of caring for pediatric patients with congenital and non-congenital cardiovascular problems in a dedicated pediatric cardiac critical care unit.

The cardiac critical care unit has 14 beds with 24 hour APP coverage. This position involves consulting with patients, performing tests, prescribing treatment for chronic conditions and when necessary referring to an Interventional Cardiologist or Cardiovascular Surgeon for intervention. The Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Physician is responsible to the Department Chair for their academic, clinical, research and administrative activities relative to the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Service provided in support of the mission and strategic direction of the Nemours Cardiac Center. The Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care physician serves as a member of the Cardiac Critical Care team, ensuring the successful integration of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care services into the Cardiac Center's overall business plan. This includes contributing to the development and implementation of the Cardiac Center's strategic plan, ensuring all policies, programs and initiatives are followed and are consistent and supportive of the Cardiac Center's mission, vision, and values.

The Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care physician has organizational collaborative relationships with the following: The Cardiac Center Vice Chair, other Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Physicians, Division Chiefs, Medical Directors, Nursing and Administrative leaders and Faculty members within the Florida Cardiac Center; Cardiac Center Clinical and Administrative Support staff; and other faculty members within the Nemours System.

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About Us

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 through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

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

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. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Alignment Mission and Vision.

Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

Our colleagues at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, work with Wolfson Children's Hospital, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, UF Health/Shands Hospital and Mayo Clinic Florida to provide life-changing care for kids, newborns to age 18, with common and complex conditions.

Our medical, academic and research collaborations mean world-renowned treatments are available to children and families of Northeast Florida. In addition to board-certified pediatric specialists selected as some of the "Best Doctors in America" year after year, families choose us for:

  • Pediatric programs recognized among the best in the country (Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Cancer, U.S. News & World Report)
  • One of only two pediatric cancer programs in the country recognized for outstanding achievement by the American College of Surgeons
  • Among a select blood and bone marrow transplant programs accredited by the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT)
  • Nationally-accredited Cystic Fibrosis Care Center
  • Certified Center of Excellence by the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
  • Leading-edge procedures, including cochlear implants and urologic robotic surgery in the tiniest newborns


Jacksonville, FL

Living in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a dynamic blend of urban amenities and coastal charm. As the largest city by area in the contiguous US, Jacksonville provides diverse neighborhoods, ranging from historic districts to modern developments. Residents enjoy an array of outdoor activities with miles of beaches, rivers and parks for boating, fishing and hiking. The city is known for its cultural scene, including museums, theaters, and annual events like the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. With a growing economy and a welcoming community, Jacksonville provides a vibrant lifestyle with a laid-back Southern atmosphere.

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