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Orthopedics Surgeon at Nicklaus Childrens Health System
Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are included. Qualified candidates may apply online or contact:
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Opportunity for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Prestigious Childrens Hospital in Miami
Nicklaus Childrens Hospital a 325-bed freestanding childrens hospital and ACS-verified Level I trauma center along with Nicklaus Childrens Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) the physician multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Childrens Health System is offering an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with a focused interest and fellowship training in pediatric limb deformity and restoration to join the Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Spine Institute.
This role is designed for a surgeon who is passionate about complex deformity care the comprehensive surgical management of pediatric limb deformities and limb length discrepancies including limb lengthening deformity correction and complex reconstruction. The physician will collaborate within a high-volume multidisciplinary orthopedic team to advance and expand the limb deformity program providing longitudinal care to children and adolescents with complex orthopedic needs.
The ideal candidate will serve as a referral resource for complex cases and contribute to program growth through patient care collaboration and academic engagement further establishing Nicklaus Childrens as a leading destination for pediatric limb deformity care.
Qualifications
About the Division of Pediatric Orthopedics
Our current team includes 11 orthopedic surgeons with subspecialties such as spine orthopedic oncology limb differences and length discrepancies sports medicine trauma cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disorders. We also have highly skilled physician assistants nurse practitioners nurse coordinators orthopedic technicians athletic trainers support staff residents and fellows.
The Nicklaus Childrens Hospitals Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Spine Institute is proud to be ranked among the top 32 nationally for Orthopedics according to U.S. News & World Reports 2024-2025 Best Childrens Hospitals rankings.
The Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower
Nicklaus Childrens Health System opened the Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower in September 2024. This five-story 131000-square-foot facility elevates the hospitals surgical capabilities combining a patient-centered environment with cutting-edge technology. The Griffin Surgical Tower located in the heart of the campus features state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with the latest technology and surgical teams.
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Academic Affiliation
Employed staff benefit from affiliations with our educational partner Florida International University (FIU). These positions include a faculty appointment at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
Each year Nicklaus Childrens Hospital trains:
84 pediatric residents and 2 chief residents
49 subspecialty fellows in 17 distinct training programs
About Nicklaus Childrens Health System
For 75 years Nicklaus Childrens Health System has stood as a beacon of hope for children and families across the state of Florida and beyond. Nicklaus Childrens Hospital is South Floridas #1 nonprofit freestanding specialty licensed hospital exclusively for children serving close to 70 percent of children in the Miami market. The 325-bed hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine with many programs routinely ranked among the nations best by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. The hospital and its network of nine outpatient 14 specialty physicians 10 primary and 10 urgent care centers offer life-saving care to children not only in Miami-Dade but throughout South Florida.
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Required Experience:
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