Division Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Company: MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society
Location: Orlando
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

On behalf of the Department of Pediatrics, , CareerPhysician is launching a national search for a visionary leader to become the next Division Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. The ideal candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, focusing on expanding clinical, educational, and research initiatives in our free-standing children's hospital. Responsibilities include strategic expansion of the division aligned with organizational growth, faculty development to promote exceptional clinical care coupled with academic productivity, and education of medical students, residents, and fellows to engage and mentor the next generation of pediatricians. The ideal candidate should have experience and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality clinical care that ensures positive outcomes for patients and their families. The successful candidate will possess a MD/DO or equivalent degree, ABP board certification with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine, possess or be eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license, and academic leadership experience and accomplishments commensurate with process qualifications for a University of Central Florida College of Medicine faculty appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Professor. Key Opportunity Highlights:

• Nemours Children's Health is a major pediatric health system with two hospitals and over 70 specialty and primary care practices.
• The organization partners with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine (UCF COM) to advance research, education, advocacy, and faculty development.
• Leadership at Nemours Children's in Orlando is focused on expanding the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. The current Hospitalist team has established a collaborative and collegial culture, built on mutual respect, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Our board-certified pediatric hospital medicine faculty provide dedicated care to hospitalized children, with 24/7 faculty and resident coverage split amongst 11 full-time hospital medicine physicians and 2 full-time nurse practitioners.
• The Division Chief will oversee hospitalists and advanced practice providers, ensuring clinical excellence and professional growth.
• Key initiatives include developing clinical research, quality improvement, and innovative care models, while also working closely with a full complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists.
• The role requires a strong background in scholarly activity, optimally with evidence of the ability to secure research funding.
• As primary leaders in clinical education at Nemours Children's Hospital-Florida, we offer a robust ACMGE accredited 2-year Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship program.
• Lake Nona is one of the fastest growing and most innovative communities located in Orlando, Florida. If you have interest in discussing the role, please forward your curriculum vitae to Jon Hayes, Executive Vice President, CareerPhysician, LLC, C/O Kerry Henry, , to schedule a convenient time for a confidential conversation. The Search Committee will require a CV and Cover Letter stating qualifications and reasons for interest in the role. About Nemours: Nemours Children's Hospital (NCH) in Orlando is a free-standing children's hospital with a full breadth of pediatric specialties located in . NCH brings pediatric specialty care never before offered in Central Florida. The hospital includes the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids, with over 40,000 visits in the previous year. We serve an incredibly diverse community of children from across Florida, and are located only 10 minutes from the Orlando International Airport. Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reduce health disparities, and help build a diverse and inclusive environment. All associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients, and families. To learn more about Nemours children's and our commitment to create the healthiest generations of children, visit us at .
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