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Exceptional Opportunity for BC/BE Pediatric Nephrologist at Prestigious Children’s Hospital in Miami

 Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 307-bed freestanding children's hospital and ACS-verified Level 1 pediatric trauma center, and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists, the physician multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System, is recruiting a BC/BE pediatric nephrologist to join our team and focus on exceptional clinical care. This successful individual will participate in inpatient and outpatient care across all aspects of nephrology including AKI, CKD and ESKD, as well as inpatient acute and outpatient chronic renal replacement therapy. Candidates should possess a passion for advocacy and improving care for all children, which includes delivering on Nicklaus Children’s promise of a care environment where every child matters most.

The NCPS Section of Nephrology currently has 3 full-time pediatric nephrologists and 1 full-time nurse practitioner, with future plans to grow, and this individual will help us meet our burgeoning needs for expansion throughout South Florida. Our division works closely with other outstanding programs including pediatric urology, pediatric rheumatology and neurology, along with other highly specialized inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary clinics.

In 2023, the Section of Nephrology had over 7,000 patient encounters (inpatient and outpatient). Our Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Pediatric Dialysis Unit had over 2,000 chronic outpatient treatments and over 700 inpatient treatments. Nicklaus Children’s Health System serves South Florida and is affiliated with Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University and is supported by 84 pediatric residents and fellows in many subspecialties.

Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and has numerous subspecialty programs that are ranked among the best in the nation. It is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern U.S. Our organization consistently appears on employer award lists such as Fortune magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care,” Becker’s “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare,” Newsweek’s “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals” and People magazine’s “50 Companies That Care.” Join a phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative and compassionate care.

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.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualified candidates please contact:

Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter

Joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-624-3510

nicklauschildrens.org/NCPS

DFW

Job Summary

The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Job Specific Duties

• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
• Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).
• Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs.
• Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
• Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
• Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing.
• Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.
• Participates in the call schedule as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
• Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
  

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