Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Chief of Pediatric Urology to lead our team in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to pursuing one’s specific clinical interests, the Chief of Pediatric Urology will lead the strategic growth and advancement of clinical excellence and academic pursuits of Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville and oversee the inpatient work at Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
The Chief will lead a well-established and clinically busy practice as well as partner with Mayo Clinic and University of Florida to work with their rotating Urology Residents. The Division of Urology provides care for a catchment area of more than 2 million people. The program offers all aspects of pediatric Urology along with the opportunity for an energetic and innovative leader to lead the expansion of Nemours Urology to meet the needs of this growing region. A fully functional APP staffed continence clinic is overseen by the Chief of Urology.
This accomplished leader will assume responsibility for the strategic, operational, and administrative functions for the Division of Pediatric Urology, which includes 2 full-time Pediatric Urologists, 3 dedicated APPs, 3 APPs supporting the continence clinic, with additional part-time support from 2 Pediatric Urologists also serving as physician leaders with Nemours in Jacksonville. The Chief will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Surgery at NCH, Jacksonville. In addition to our support staff, our robust division is equipped with the necessary tools for advancing the next generation of Pediatric Urology, including a DaVinci robot dedicated to the Children’s Hospital.
Interested candidates should forward their formal CV to:
Zac Wilberger, Physician Recruiter
Nemours Children’s Health
Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville has a long-standing affiliation with Wolfson Children’s Hospital; a 280-bed free standing Children’s Hospital. Our main campus clinic and ambulatory space connects via skybridge to the hospital, ORs, and inpatient units. We have an excellent clinical trials team, and research opportunities abound as data and trials can span all 4 Nemours sites within the integrated multistate Nemours organization. Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the top destination in the region for premature and critically ill newborns in their 70-bed Level IV NICU and is the area’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. Our academic partner, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, allows our faculty to enjoy an academic appointment to the level of their expertise.
At our four clinic locations in the Jacksonville area, Nemours is a leading provider of pediatric specialty care with many of our pediatric specialists regularly recognized as the "Best Doctors in America®". We offer comprehensive, family-centered care in more than 30 pediatric specialties. Several of those specialties in collaboration with Wolfson Children's Hospital, have been named among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report
One of the fastest growing areas of Florida, Jacksonville is home to many arts venues, numerous festivals, national and international sporting events including the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp AA minor league baseball team, exceptional golf courses as well as world-class art and culture. The annual Players Championship held at the nearby TPC course is an internationally recognized sporting event. We have excellent public and private schools coupled with a low cost-of-living and no state-income tax. We are ideally located on the St. Johns River within minutes of Atlantic coast beaches and a short drive to the Jacksonville International Airport.
The mission of Nemours is to provide leadership, institutions and services to restore and improve the health of children through care and programs not readily available, with one high standard of quality and distinction regardless of the recipient’s financial status. Nemours is committed to providing patient- and family-centered health care; educating the next generation of health care providers through a variety of education affiliations; offering extensive online and in-person continuing medical education; providing health and wellness information for kids, teens, parents and educators via KidsHealth.org; and offering families 24/7 access to virtual consults with Nemours pediatricians via computer or mobile devices.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
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