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Attending Physician, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Outstanding Opportunity to join one of the Most Visited Pediatric Emergency Rooms in the U.S.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 325-bed freestanding children's hospital and ACS-verified Level 1 pediatric trauma center based in Miami, Florida, and Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists, the physician multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System, are seeking an exceptional candidate to join one of the busiest emergency departments in the nation.

About the Emergency Department at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

• One of the most visited emergency departments in the U.S.
• Level 1 ACS-verified pediatric trauma center - 70 bed Emergency Dept
• Community-based Emergency Department Program
• 93,065 Annual Visits in 2024
• ADC:  250 patients/day
• LWBS:  0.42%
• 30 BC PEM Physicians; 18 Pediatricians
• 15 Advanced Practice Providers
• 24/7 on-call pediatric specialist/subspecialist coverage
• Lifeflight - Critical Care Transport Team
• Shifts vary from 7-10 hours based upon the time of year; coverage ranges from 3-8 physicians, depending on the time of day

Academic Affiliation

As a critical entry point for high acuity pediatric care in southern Florida, our pediatric Emergency Department is multi-faceted and focused on recruiting and retaining top pediatric emergency medicine physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), as well as training the next generation of pediatric emergency medicine fellows, residents and medical students who rotate through an affiliation with Florida International University (FIU).

Quality Improvement Initiatives

The entire Emergency Department staff are dedicated to maximizing the patient experience through continuous process improvements. 

Discover Miami, Florida

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is located in Miami, Florida and offers all the advantages of a tropical, diverse and metropolitan community. Enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with easy access to numerous recreational opportunities, cultural and professional sporting venues, and international travel. 

Application Process

Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications, including a current CV and cover letter, may be submitted to Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter at joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-501-6189. All inquiries and applications will remain confidential.

Competitive compensation and robust benefits package.

Qualified candidates please contact:

Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter
joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-501-6189
Nicklauschildrens.org

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https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
 

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