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Stellar Opportunity for Pediatrician with Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care Experience with Renowned Children's Hospital in Miami

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 325-bed freestanding children's hospital, and ACS-verified Level I trauma center, and Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the multi-specialty medical group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System, have an exceptional opportunity for a BC/BE pediatrics residency - trained physician with Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience for Pediatric Urgent Care opportunities in South Florida  (Miami-Dade and Broward County, FL). Candidates should share Nicklaus Children's commitment to delivering on its brand promise of a care environment where every child matters most.    

About the Division of Urgent Care

Nicklaus Children's Hospital owns and operates a network of state-of-the-art Urgent Care Centers with immediate physician opportunities throughout South Florida, strategically located in communities that provide easy access for the patients and families that we serve. 

• Patient visits in 2024:  212,684
• Transfers to the Main ED in 2024: 3,968
• Admissions in 2024:  1,261

When a patient from an Urgent Care Center requires emergency treatment, the hospital's LifeFlight Critical Care Transport Team transports the patient by ground ambulance to an appropriate Emergency Department for care.

The ideal candidate will be experienced with pediatric suturing, wound management, pediatric trauma and transport, emergency treatment of asthma, croup, respiratory distress, possible sepsis, dehydration, anaphylaxis, febrile illness, acute surgical abdomen, orthopedic cases that require diagnosis, splinting and transport. BLS, PALS and EMS activation and transport knowledge.

• Shifts are 11 am - 11 pm - 7 days/week. 1728 annual clinical hours.
• Flexibility in time, open 365 days/year. Alternating holidays - Major and Minor. May require travel to different Nicklaus Children's Hospital-affiliated Urgent Care Centers.
• No Primary Care on site.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Full-Time Opportunity.

About Nicklaus Children's Health System

Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 325-bed freestanding children's hospital and Level I trauma center, is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and has numerous subspecialty programs that are routinely ranked among the best in the nation. It is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern U.S. Many of our physicians have trained or worked at other leading medical institutions. Join a phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative and compassionate care.

Discover Miami, FL

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is located in Miami, Florida, and offers all of the advantages of a tropical, diverse, metropolitan community. Enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with easy access to beaches, golf courses, two international airports and sporting events.

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. You may also apply online at careers.nicklaushealth.org.  All inquiries and applications will remain confidential.

Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are included. Qualified candidates may apply online or contact:

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

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