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 Division Chief of Cardiac Critical Care of Nemours Jacksonville, Florida and work in partnership with Wolfson Children s Hospital as part of a multi-disciplinary team with primary responsibility of caring for pediatric patients in the dedicated pediatric cardiac critical care unit.
The cardiac critical care unit has 14 beds with 24 hour APP coverage. The cardiac service line historically has performed 130 surgical index cases and 700 admissions per year. This position involves leading a multidisciplinary team in the cardiac intensive care unit, providing procedural sedation when appropriate, and performing bedside procedures. The Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Physician is expected to invest in personal growth and produce academic, clinical, quality, research and administrative work products 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.
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 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.
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.
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