Pediatric Hospitalist

Job Description

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a pediatric hospitalist or nocturnist to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida.

The selected candidate will diagnose, treat, and coordinate inpatient care for pediatric patients, collaborating with specialists, nurses and families to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient medical care to pediatric patients.
• Manage acute illnesses and chronic conditions in hospitalized children and newborns.
• Coordinate care with subspecialists and ancillary services.
• Participate in pediatric code response, rapid response, and emergency consultations as needed.
• Provide consultation services to the Emergency Department and other hospital departments.
• Educate medical students, residents, and staff if affiliated with a teaching institution.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocol development, and peer review.
• Preferred: nocturnist/night shift.

Qualifications

• MD or DO.
• Board‑eligible/certified in pediatrics.
• Eligibility for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

• No state income tax in Florida.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision.
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages, 403(b) with employer match, and 457 retirement savings plans.
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as a not‑for‑profit.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nemours Children’s Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit preference or exclusion based on protected characteristics.