Be a Child's Champion
Physician/Attending - Anesthesiology (Cardiac)
NCPS-ANESTHESIOLOGY Miami, Florida Requisition ID 301501Description
Outstanding Opportunity for Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiologist to Join
Prestigious Children’s Health System in South Florida
Nicklaus Children’s Health System and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the health system’s physician-led multispecialty group practice, have an opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible (BC/BE) Congenial Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join the nationally recognized Heart Institute.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Anesthesiology Residency Program
- Fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology or significant experience in Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia
- Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology
- Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical licensure
- Strong clinical expertise in Congenital Heart Disease and Perioperative Cardiac Care
Practice Overview
- Premier pediatric and congenital heart program offering a full spectrum of cardiovascular services, including complex congenital heart surgery, interventional catheterization, electrophysiology, fetal cardiology, advanced cardiac imaging, mechanical circulatory support, and heart failure and transplant programs
- Cardiac surgical program recognized globally for transparency and innovation, including real-time outcomes reporting
- Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion with a 34-bed, fully telemetered cardiac inpatient unit designed for high-acuity patients
- Multidisciplinary Heart Institute team including surgeons, cardiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, APPs, CRNAs/AAs and specialized nursing teams
- Opportunities to participate in advanced cardiac programs including heart transplantation, VAD, ECMO, ACHD, and hybrid or robotic procedures
- Broad clinical exposure across cardiac ORs, cath lab, EP lab, hybrid suites, imaging environments, and bedside settings
- Management of complex cardiovascular physiology including cyanotic heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, ECMO and VAD-supported patients
- Strong academic environment with opportunities for teaching, research, conferences, quality initiatives, and program development
The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute is a nationally recognized center of excellence dedicated to providing world-class cardiac care to pediatric patients and individuals with congenital heart disease. Physicians practice in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment supported by advanced technology and facilities, delivering care across a wide range of cardiovascular procedures and clinical settings. The Congenial Cardiac Anesthesiologist provides perioperative care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult congenital heart patients while contributing to the continued growth of advanced cardiac programs.
Academic Affiliation
Our academic affiliation is with Florida International University (FIU). This position is eligible to apply for a faculty appointment at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
Each year, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital trains:
- 84 pediatric residents and 2 chief residents
- 49 subspecialty fellows in 17 distinct training programs
About Nicklaus Children’s Health System Where Your Child Matters Most ™
For more than 75 years, Nicklaus Children’s Health System has stood as a beacon of hope for children and families across the state of Florida and beyond. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is South Florida's #1 nonprofit, freestanding specialty licensed hospital exclusively for children. Nicklaus Children’s provides pediatric care across a growing network of hospital and community-based partnerships, including within NCH North Hospital in Naples, Jupiter Medical Center, select Baptist Health Hospital pediatric emergency units, as well as at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Fort Lauderdale and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Coral Springs, each located on the campuses of Broward Health. The hospitals and their network of more than 35 outpatient locations offer lifesaving care in Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin and Palm Beach counties. The 474-bed system is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine, with many programs routinely ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. Nicklaus Children’s also includes a nonprofit physician practice subsidiary with more than 40 pediatric specialties and an ambulatory surgery center.
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Qualifications
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 or click the link below. 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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Professional
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.
Lova Renee Brunson Manager Accreditation & Regulatory

