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Craniofacial Orthodontist
DENTAL ORTHODONTIST CLINIC Doral, Florida Requisition ID 23931Description
Outstanding Opportunity for a BC/BE Craniofacial Orthodontist at Prestigious Children’s Hospital in Miami
Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 325-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, have an exceptional opportunity for a full-time Craniofacial Orthodontist. The ideal candidate must be board certified and/or board eligible by the American Board of Orthodontics and have completed a 12-month university or hospital-based craniofacial orthodontics fellowship program.
About the Division of Pediatric Dentistry
The Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital offers comprehensive dental services for children of all ages from infants up to age 21. The Craniofacial Orthodontist will work on behalf of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as in conjunction with our longstanding multidisciplinary Cleft and Craniofacial Team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
This team includes the following specialties:
• Plastic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Genetics
• Audiology
• Speech and Language Pathology
• Psychology
• Social Work
The program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital was designated in 1999 as the Craniofacial Center for South Florida by Children’s Medical Services and is the largest such multidisciplinary team in the South Florida area.
• With the addition of a Craniofacial Orthodontist, the program is poised to become a premier center for advanced care of children with congenital craniofacial anomalies regionally, nationally and internationally.
• Two new state-of-the-art facilities, one at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and one at our main dental campus in the Doral area of South Florida, have been specifically designed to meet the unique needs of our craniofacial patients, as well as children and adolescents more generally.
• The Craniofacial Orthodontist will have clinical opportunities to care for all populations of children, with a specific focus on craniofacial patients as the program matures.
• In addition to clinical responsibilities, the candidate will also have opportunities to engage in teaching, research, and scholarly activities.
The Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower
The tower, which opened in 2024, is a five-story, 131,000 square-foot facility equipped with 12 advanced and fully integrated operating suites used to perform acute to the most complex pediatric surgeries. Pediatric surgical offerings include trauma care, surgical cancer interventions, pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgeries, including cleft lip-and-palate, orthopedic and spine, brain and heart surgeries.
Academic Affiliation
This position includes appointment to the Faculty of FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Opportunities for clinical and translational research abound.
About Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Children’s (formerly Miami 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. In addition to its 325-bed hospital, Nicklaus has a growing network of 10+ regional urgent care centers across five counties and a network of physician practice locations throughout South Florida. 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.” The position affords the ability to join a phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative and compassionate care.
Discover Miami, Florida
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is located in Miami, Florida and offers all the advantages of a tropical, diverse and metropolitan community. You can enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with easy access to numerous recreational opportunities, cultural and professional sporting venues, and international travel.
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
Nicklauschildrens.org
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DENTAL ORTHODONTIST CLINIC-2100-687002Job Status
:Full Time
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Lova Renee Brunson Manager Accreditation & Regulatory
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