Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Nemours in Lakeland, Florida

Job Description:

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join 2 other physicians at our partner hospital, Lakeland Regional Health, in Lakeland, FL. Newly hired Gastroenterologists will receive a generous sign-on bonus!

The position provides an exciting opportunity to pursue an active academic career in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. Opportunities for research, quality improvement, community outreach, resident education, leadership, and administrative activities are available and encouraged.

Current faculty is comprised of 8 pediatric gastroenterologists, two of which are primarily affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health. Four full time nurse practitioners, 2 registered dietitians, 1 research coordinator, 2 social workers/licensed clinical therapists, 2 clinical coordinators and 1 family support and an advocacy coordinator play integral roles in our vibrant and busy division.

We are supported by the presence of all major pediatric subspecialists. We have an integrated and coordinated GI/Surgery program alignment, with specific focuses on Motility, Polyposis, Short Gut/Intestinal Rehabilitation and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Imbedded in the GI Division are Centers dedicated to Feeding Disorders, Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Intestinal Rehabilitation and complex Motility disorders. In addition, the Division has a long standing clinical and research interest in Disorders of Brain-Gut Interactions, Celiac disease, and Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases. Our division plays an integral part in the multidisciplinary care of patients with cystic fibrosis and Aerodigestive disorders.

Responsibilities of these positions include providing direct patient care in inpatient and ambulatory settings, and participation in clinical research and/or quality improvement.

The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge of all pediatric GI and hepatology disorders; demonstrated skills in the full gamut of pediatric GI endoscopic and other procedures; and excellent communication and team skills.

For confidential consideration, please apply below. Have questions regarding the position? Click here to contact a recruiter.

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized, multi-site pediatric healthcare system built upon a centralized, efficient and collaborative infrastructure committed to improving the health of all children. The mission of Nemours is to improve the health and health care of children by seeking new approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood diseases, and to educate the next generation of leaders in children's health.

Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 130-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

Nemours offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes productivity and quality-based financial incentives, relocation, health, life, dental, CME, 403-B Retirement Plan with matching, 457-retirement savings plan, licensure, and dues allowance. Florida has no state income tax and Nemours is a not-for-profit organization; full-time employed physicians qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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