Job Description

Jacksonville, FL

Nemours Children's Health System

The Chair of Orthopedic Surgery will lead the strategic growth and advancement of clinical excellence and academic pursuits of Nemours-Children's Health, Jacksonville.
Position/Job Title: Chair of Orthopedic Surgery – Northeast Florida Region (Jacksonville, FL)
Contact Info: Dirk Jansson
Jacksonville, FL USA;Florida
Email: djansson@jacksonphysiciansearch.com
Phone: 678.501.2443
Website:
Practice Type: Academic Appointment|Hospital Corporation|Multispecialty Group
Pediatric Focus: General Pediatrics|Trauma ( > 75% Pediatrics)
Training Requirements:
Date Available: Now
Reason for Job Opening:
Additional Information: The Chair will build upon a nationally recognized pediatric orthopedic program that is regarded as exceptional in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia and beyond.

280-bed freestanding children’s hospital (Only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in Region) with multiple satellite locations
Faculty Appointment at Mayo Clinic and University of Florida
1st and 2nd call covered by APP, residents, and fellows – very light call for surgeons
Market leader in most subspecialty surgical categories including spine, trauma, and hip/joint deformity, among others – minimal competition in the region
Serving 1,000,000+ population with “explosive growth” trajectory

Nemours Children's Health:

Nearly 500,000 children cared for per year
95+ locations across four states: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida.
Multiple nationally-ranked programs, including Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Only children's health system in the country with two freestanding children's hospitals.
 Over 1,800 residents and fellows trained each year
240+ active research projects and clinical trials

Nemours Northeast Florida - One of the fastest growing areas of Florida, Jacksonville is home to many arts venues, numerous festivals, sports teams, exceptional golf courses as well as world-class art and culture. We have excellent public and private schools coupled with a low cost-of-living and no state-income tax.