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Orthopedic Surgeon

NCPS-ORTHOPEDICS & SUPPORT Miami, Florida Requisition ID 27671

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Stellar Opportunity for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Prestigious Children’s Hospital in Miami
 

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 325-bed freestanding children's hospital and ACS-verified Level I trauma center, and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the physician multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System, have an exceptional opportunity for a BC/BE Fellowship trained Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon.

About the Division of Pediatric Orthopedics
Our current team includes 12 orthopedic surgeons with subspecialties such as spine, orthopedic oncology, limb differences and length discrepancies, sports medicine, trauma, cerebral palsy, and neuromuscular disorders. We also have highly skilled physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse coordinators, orthopedic technicians, athletic trainers, support staff, residents, and fellows. 

  • Our physicians perform approximately 1,600 surgical procedures annually
  • The pediatric orthopedic surgery practice has approximately 34,000 outpatient visits across multiple locations

The Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute is proud to be ranked among the top 25 nationally for Orthopedics according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings. 

The Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower
Nicklaus Children's Health System opened the Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower in September 2024. This five-story, 131,000-square-foot facility elevates the hospital’s surgical capabilities, combining a patient-centered environment with cutting-edge technology. The Griffin Surgical Tower, located in the heart of the campus, features state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with the latest technology and surgical teams.

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Additionally, the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute relocated to a new 19,000-square-foot facility in 2025. This new space includes 18 exam rooms, three cast rooms, two conference rooms, and an imaging suite featuring two x-ray machines and a state-of-the-art EOS imaging machine. This new institute space represents an exciting milestone, as all Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, and Spine services will now be housed in one central location on the main campus and facilitate a more seamless experience for families and patient care.

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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.


We strongly encourage all highly experienced orthopedic surgeons with the required credentials and skills, along with proven ability to engage successfully with colleagues and patients while providing exceptional care and outcomes, to apply for this position.

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

 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

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Job :

Physician

Department :

NCPS-ORTHOPEDICS & SUPPORT-3100-466790

Job Status


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Joining a new organization can be daunting or overwhelming. But at Nicklaus, your colleagues make you feel welcomed. They taught me to celebrate our accomplishments and band together during challenging times. This is not easy to find in healthcare these days, so I’m grateful to have found an amazing place to work with people and leadership who have my well-being in mind.

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Collaboration leads to success.

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Working together, we find solutions and methods we would never find alone, and at Nicklaus Children’s, we have fun doing it.

Responsibility drives us.

We all take responsibility here – for the children, their families, our work and each other. We meet our responsibilities head on and motivate each other to succeed.

Empower yourself, help others.

Nicklaus Children’s encourages team members to believe in their ability to affect positive change in the world through everything they do with us.

Advocate for the right way.

Advocate for children. Advocate for families. Advocate for yourself. But most of all, advocate for getting the job done right and you will find nothing but success and support in your career here.

Transformation is growth.

At Nicklaus Children’s, change is not to be feared. When you work here, you are always working with the most advanced tools and procedures available.

Empathy is everything.

We expect our team members to have empathy for the patients and families they treat, and in turn, we have empathy for them. We take care of everyone in the Nicklaus Children’s family with competitive benefits and our supportive culture.

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