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Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) is seeking a fellowship-trained, board-certified Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with a dedicated interest in pediatric limb deformity and restoration. This is a stellar opportunity to join the nationally-ranked Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute in Miami, Florida. You will lead the expansion of a high-volume limb deformity program, performing complex reconstructions and longitudinal care within a brand-new, multi-million-dollar surgical facility.
Job Details
- Job Title: Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon (Limb Deformity & Reconstruction)
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Job Type: Full-Time | Employed | Academic (Faculty Appointment)
- Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Limb Deformity, Sports Medicine
The Opportunity: Description
As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will focus on the comprehensive surgical management of pediatric limb deformities and limb length discrepancies. You will serve as a regional referral resource for complex cases, including limb lengthening and complex reconstruction.
Highlights of the Role:
- Volume & Reach: Join a team of 11 subspecialized surgeons managing ~35,000 outpatient visits and 1,500 surgical procedures annually.
- Cutting-Edge Facilities: Operate in the newly opened Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower (2024), a 131,000-square-foot facility with state-of-the-art ORs.
- Centralized Care: Work out of the brand-new 19,000-square-foot Orthopedic Institute (2025), featuring an imaging suite with the latest EOS imaging technology.
- Academic Integration: Benefit from a faculty appointment at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, with opportunities to mentor 84 residents and 49 subspecialty fellows.
Requirements
- Medical degree (MD/DO) with Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery.
- Demonstrated expertise/fellowship focus in pediatric limb deformity and restoration.
- Strong clinical judgment and a desire to contribute to program growth and academic research.
Compensation & Benefits
Nicklaus Children’s Health System offers a professional and highly competitive financial package:
- Competitive Base Salary with productivity incentives.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Robust employer-matched retirement plans.
- Dedicated time and funding for continuing education.
- Support for your move to sunny South Florida.
- Comprehensive professional liability insurance.
About Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Nicklaus Children’s Health System For 75 years, Nicklaus Children’s has been a beacon of hope and South Florida’s only nonprofit, freestanding specialty licensed hospital exclusively for children. We serve nearly 70% of the Miami market and are recognized as the region’s leader in pediatric healthcare.
How to Apply
Application review begins immediately. Please submit your CV and a cover letter in confidence to:
Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter
Email: joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org
Phone: 786-501-6189
Apply Online: careers@nicklaushealth.org or click this link.
Nicklaus Children’s Health System is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace (DFW).
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