Physician / Attending - Pediatrician / Pediatric Hospitalist (Newborn Nursery - Full Time) Naples, FL

Job Description

Description

Outstanding BC / BE Pediatrician or Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity in Florida’s Collier County

Nicklaus Children's Health System and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the health system’s physician-led multispecialty group practice, have an exceptional opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible (BC / BE) pediatric residency trained pediatrician or pediatric hospitalist with a minimum of two years post graduate experience (preferred) to provide coverage in a newborn nursery located on Florida’s Gulf Coast in Collier County.

About the Newborn Nursery

Join a comprehensive perinatal and neonatal program for babies in a Level II NICU that is currently transitioning to a Level III NICU to better support the growing needs of the Naples community. This role presents a unique opportunity for a motivated candidate to provide coverage in the newborn nursery.  Applicants should possess a passion for advocacy and improving care for all children. The BC / BE pediatric hospitalist will be responsible for the following :

• Average 3,700 deliveries per year
• 22-24 well newborn babies
• Completion of History & Physical, Progress Notes, Discharge Summary
• 15 shifts / month
• Day shifts to include mix of weekend and weekday coverage

About Nicklaus Children’s Health System

For 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 serving close to 70 percent of children in the Miami market. The 325-bed hospital 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.

In addition to our hospital in Miami, clinicians employed by NCPS provide care within Naples Community Hospital North Hospital in Naples, Jupiter Medical Center's De George Pediatric Unit and select Baptist Health Hospital pediatric emergency units. The hospital and its network of nine outpatient, 13 specialty physician, 10 primary and 10 urgent care centers offer life-saving care to children not only in Miami-Dade but also in Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties.

Discover Naples Florida

Collier County is located on the Southwest Coast of Florida with easy access to Southwest Florida International Airport.  Enjoy warm weather year-round, outdoor activities, beautiful beaches and cultural events.   Naples, Florida has consistently been selected as an ideal place to live.

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.

Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are included. Qualified candidates may apply online or contact :

Qualified candidates please contact :

Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter

joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-501-6189

nicklauschildrens.org

Job : Physician

Department :

NAPLES-NURSERY-3100-455623

Job Status

: Full Time