Job Description
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital seeks a Pediatric Surgeon looking to practice the
full breadth of our specialty, within a collaborative, quality-oriented team environment, at a
single practice site located in downtown Orlando, FL. The department includes four pediatric
surgeons working alongside two full-time pediatric surgical PAs as well as surgical residents.
We
offer ECMO for both pediatric and neonatal patients with coordinated multidisciplinary care in the
NICU, PICU, and CVICU. All surgeries are conducted at Arnold Palmer Hospital in close collaboration
with our team of highly skilled pediatric anesthesiologists. We utilize a full range of the most
advanced surgical techniques including minimally invasive surgical procedures and robotic procedures
using the DaVinci robot.
Practice Highlights:
Thriving healthcare system led by physicians and
professionally managed.
Strong brand recognition attracts new patients to Orlando Health for their
care.
Dynamic administration empowering physician autonomy in clinical decision-making and patient
outcomes.
A diverse payor mix includes patients from leading Orlando employers and Orlando Health
staff.
Comprehensive operational support and resources within a collaborative work
environment.
Fully integrated electronic medical record system. (Epic)
Qualifications:
Board
Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Pediatric Surgery and General
Surgery
Completion of an ACGME or AOA residency and fellowship
Unrestricted FL medical license (or
the ability to obtain one) and DEA
MD/DOÂ Â
Benefits Package:
Excellent base salary pooled
RVU-based productivity bonus shared among the surgical practice to eliminate competition for cases
between partners, and additional on-call compensation.Â
Comprehensive benefits package includes
health, vision, and dental insurance, malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred
compensation, and matching retirement savings options starting from day one.
Generous starting
bonus.
Annual CME stipend.
Eligible employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Program.
Orlando is a thriving metropolis with numerous activities and sunshine to enjoy
year-round. Whether you prefer professional sports, theatre and ballet, world-class golf courses, or
theme parks, it is easy to see why Orlando is America’s most visited city. We are also a wonderful
community to raise a family, offering education from award-winning public and private schools,
diverse neighborhoods, beautiful beaches, no state income tax, and an international airport. You
too, can call Orlando home!
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Pediatric Surgery
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Contact: Nadia Rodriguez (Physician Recruiter)
About the Company:
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Providing comprehensive medical, surgical and
emergency care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30
years, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is a nationally recognized and trusted
name in children’s healthcare. Located on the downtown Orlando campus, the 156-bed hospital’s expert
and compassionate team of caregivers provides award-winning care in more than 30 pediatric
specialties in an environment built just for kids and delivered by a comprehensive staff that
includes pediatric subspecialty physicians and a nursing team that is “Magnet” recognized for
excellence in patient care.Â
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Specialty areas include heart care, cancer and blood disorders,
neuroscience, orthopedics, endocrinology and diabetes, nephrology, digestive health and nutrition.
Its numerous centers include subspecialty clinics and programs that focus on specific diseases and
disorders affecting children, including a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, the highest rating by the
National Association of Epilepsy Centers. As part of the Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical
Center Level I Trauma Center, the Bert Martin’s Champions for Children Emergency Department and
Trauma Center is the first and only facility in Central Florida to provide the highest level of
emergency trauma care exclusively to children.Â
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The hospital’s numerous quality and safety
recognitions most recently include:Â
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Best Children’s Hospital – U.S. News & World Report,
2023-2024Â
Tied for the No. 3 spot in Florida and No. 12 in the Southeast
region Â
Nationally ranked in four specialties: neonatology pediatric diabetes and
endocrinology, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric pulmonology and lung surgeryÂ
Magnet
Recognized – American Nurses Credentialing CenterÂ
Beacon Awards for Excellence – American
Association of Critical-Care Nurses Â
Pediatric Hematology Oncology Unit –
GoldÂ
Pediatric Orthopedic/Neurology Unit – GoldÂ
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit –
GoldÂ
Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care – GoldÂ
Acute Pediatrics –
GoldÂ
Verified Children’s Surgery Center – American College of SurgeonsÂ
The Committee
on Trauma, Verified Trauma Center – American College of SurgeonsÂ
Echocardiography
accreditation – Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)Â
Get with the Guidelines®: Gold
Achievement - Resuscitation – American Heart Association, 2023