Pediatric Urologist

Nemours Children's Health is supportive of J-1 waiver candidates.

Nemours Children's is seeking a Pediatric Urologist to join our team in Pensacola, Florida, in collaboration with Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart.

This is an opportunity to provide comprehensive pediatric urologic care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment serving children and families throughout Northwest Florida and the surrounding region. The Pediatric Urologist will evaluate and treat patients across a broad range of urologic conditions and may have the opportunity to develop or further pursue clinical interests in areas such as complex reconstruction, robotic surgery, and congenital urologic conditions.

Working alongside pediatricians, surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other specialists, the Pediatric Urologist will contribute to coordinated, family-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The position also offers opportunities to participate in medical education, teaching, and research, including collaboration with the pediatric residency program.

In addition to clinical and academic resources, physicians have access to advanced surgical technology, including da Vinci 5 and da Vinci Xi Surgical Systems at Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart.

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Urologist will provide comprehensive clinical care and participate in the full spectrum of pediatric urology services. Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients with a broad range of urologic conditions using appropriate medical and surgical management.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric urology consultations, including evaluation and management of hospitalized patients with primary urologic diagnoses.
• Accept referrals from pediatricians, primary care physicians, and other specialists and provide timely consultation and follow-up care.
• Participate in the inpatient and outpatient care of pediatric urology patients, including on-call responsibilities.
• Perform appropriate pediatric urologic procedures and surgical interventions based on patient needs, clinical expertise, and established standards of care.
• Provide surgical care across appropriate areas of pediatric urology, with opportunities to participate in complex reconstruction, robotic surgery, and the management of congenital urologic conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure coordinated care across specialties.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of clinical pathways and evidence-based practices that promote consistent, high-quality pediatric surgical care.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on clinical quality, patient safety, access, outcomes, and cost-effective care.
• Participate in medical education and academic activities, including teaching and rounding with pediatric residents in the area of specialty.
• Participate in research and other academic initiatives, as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, hospital, and insurance requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and compassionate, family-centered care.

Electronic Health Record

Nemours Children's and our physicians use Epic Systems for electronic health records and clinical documentation, supporting coordinated care and access to patient information across the care team.

Qualifications

Candidates should have:

• MD or DO degree, or foreign equivalent
• Board certification or eligibility in pediatric urology
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA registration
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate, family-centered pediatric care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical environment

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation
• Annual incentive compensation that recognizes clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Mortgage assistance and relocation support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and 457 retirement savings plans
• Licensure, CME, and professional dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• No state income tax in Florida.

How to Apply

For confidential consideration, please apply below.

About Pensacola

• Home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast, Pensacola is consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country.
• Pensacola boasts a rich history, including pre-Civil War forts, archaeological sites, the title of America's first settlement, and home to the U.S. Navy's flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels.
• Cost of living here is below the national average.
• The perfect combination of a relaxed beach town and bustling metropolitan center, Pensacola's temperate climate offers a friendly community and an unparalleled quality of life.
• Pensacola prides itself on its diverse and emerging cultures. Annual festivals, events, and performances showcase the region's greatest musicians, food, artists, shows, and vendors that captivate the heart and history of the area.

About Ascension Sacred Heart Studer Family Children's Hospital

• Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola is a 566-bed facility and is part of Ascension- the largest nonprofit health system in the U.S. and the world's largest Catholic health system.

• Studer Family Children's Hospital is the region's only children's hospital and is a full-service pediatric facility, including a dedicated pediatric emergency department/trauma center, 48 general pediatric beds, 10 Hem/Onc beds, and a 75-bed NICU. The hospital utilizes the Cerner EMR.

• Sacred Heart was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915. The Sacred Heart Children's Hospital opened its doors on April 1, 1969.

• While technology has improved dramatically, and the buildings have grown and expanded, the commitment to the mission remains steadfast: to provide excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.

• The Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart is dedicated to the care of sick and injured babies and children regardless of the patient's ability to pay.

• The campus includes an on-site Ronald McDonald House and in-house Ronald McDonald Family Room, a regional pediatric dialysis center, and pediatric sedation for imaging studies.

• There is a Pediatric Residency program that has been training pediatricians since 1970.

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