Pediatric Cardiologist

Nemours Childrens Health in Jacksonville FL is seeking a General Pediatric Cardiologist to join our expanding team. Interest or expertise in preventive cardiology or exercise physiology is desirable but not a requisite. This position offers the opportunity to practice at one of the Southeasts premier childrens hospitals serving a diverse patient population and focusing on the prevention early detection and management of cardiovascular risk factors in children and adolescents.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat congenital and acquired heart conditions in infants children and adolescents.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient cardiology care.
• Individuals with an interest in preventive cardiology will have the opportunity to grow a program with an emphasis on risk reduction lifestyle modification and preventive strategies for infants children and adolescents. Manage conditions such as hyperlipidemia and family history of early cardiovascular disease.
• Individuals with an interest in exercise physiology will have the opportunity to grow a program of exercise stress testing working with a nurse practitioner and exercise physiologist.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including nutritionists exercise specialists endocrinologists and other pediatric subspecialists to deliver coordinated family-centered care.
• Support the continued growth of the Nemours Cardiac Center at Wolfson Childrens Hospital.
• Participate in departmental meetings care coordination and quality improvement initiatives.
• Opportunities exist for involvement in community outreach patient education and program development to advance preventive cardiology efforts.

Qualifications

• Candidates with interest in exercise physiology or preventative cardiology are strongly encouraged to apply
• MD DO or international equivalent (MBBS MBChB etc.) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Demonstrated expertise or strong interest in Preventive Cardiology or Exercise Physiology (additional fellowship training not required).
• Eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license.
• Commitment to patient-centered care collaboration and advancing childrens cardiovascular health.

What We Offer

• Join a mission-driven nationally recognized childrens health system committed to excellence in patient care.
• Practice at Wolfson Childrens Hospital the leading referral center for congenital and acquired heart disease in North Florida and South Georgia.
• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market.
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity patient outcomes and quality improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits package: health life dental vision retirement plans licensure and CME allowance.
• Relocation assistance mortgage support and sign-on bonus potential.
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• No state income tax in Florida.
• Opportunity for academic appointment at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.

How to Apply

For confidential consideration please click here and submit your CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Visa & Sponsorship

Nemours Childrens Health in Jacksonville Florida proudly supports the recruitment of international physicians. We sponsor J-1 visa waivers and other employment-based visa pathways for qualified candidates who meet institutional standards Florida medical licensing requirements and board certification/board eligibility criteria.

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