Pediatric Surgery, AdventHealth for Children

Overview

AdventHealth for Children and AdventHealth Medical Group are looking for a dynamic and energetic Pediatric Surgeon to join our team at AdventHealth for Children / Walt Disney Pavilion based in Orlando.

This is a wonderful opportunity to continue to build on our strong practice with our network of hospitals in Central Florida. Responsibilities of the new physician will include weekday and weekend call coverage in equal rotation with our four other surgeons in the group, outpatient clinic practice, and physician relationship building. AdventHealth offers 4 categorical general surgery positions per year, with residents rotating and helping with call coverage on the pediatric surgery service.

AdventHealth for Children has also partnered with AdventHealth Tampa with a vision to create and deliver high quality pediatric care elevating the local market and keeping kids close to home with a seamless connection to quaternary services. Our pediatric surgery team based in Orlando will also provide paid call coverage in Tampa.

You will be joining a program that is nationally ranked in US News and World Reports best gastroenterology and GI surgery program in Central Florda, coming in at No. 44 in the country.

Working with an expanding and committed children's hospital, a strong employed physician multi-specialty group, a family-centered practice atmosphere, and a competitive benefits / compensation package are just a few of the many reasons why this is an excellent career opportunity to consider.

Requirements of the position :

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Surgery
• Board certification / Board eligibility in Pediatric Surgery through American Board of Surgery
• Team player mentality
• Patient-centered focus
• Excellent communication skills

Hospital Description

Our Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children is a full service, tertiary children’s hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, more than 30 peds ICU beds with a dedicated peds CICU, a 102 bed NICU, 17 bed pediatric emergency department and statewide pediatric network and transport system.  We started our comprehensive pediatric open heart program in 2012 and have a strong track record of positive outcomes.  We also have several key destination programs including our level IV Epilepsy program, the region’s only BMT and solid organ transplants including kidney and liver, and we increased Orlando area NICU beds to 150 total in 2017.  Our unparalleled network consists of 30 hospitals across the state with one children’s hospital at the center totals over 23,000 births and several extremely successful pediatric subspecialty programs including outreach clinics.  These 30 hospitals refer patients for tertiary and quaternary services to our main location near downtown Orlando.  Our newest program has brought pediatric liver transplant services to Central Florida. In 2019 through 2024, AdventHealth for Children is recognized by  US News and World Report  as the best Children’s Hospital for newborn care in Florida.  We are also recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a top Children’s Hospital for quality and safety, and we are a magnet designated hospital for nursing care.