Neonatologist for Level 4 NICU AdventHealth for Children - Orlando, Florida

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and hardworking neonatologist to join our group at the Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children located in downtown Orlando. Come and join an exciting team of nearly 20 Neonatologists, 4 Neonatal Hospitalists and over 20 neonatal nurse practitioners. We recently expanded our NICU into a newly built, beautiful, state-of-the-art facility in 2017.

We currently have 102 neonatal beds at AdventHealth for Children. We also have five other Level II NICUs in hospitals around the Central Florida area, which are staffed by our own Neonatologists, who are part of the same medical group.

Our regional network includes an OB delivery volume of approximately 15,000 births per year. Over the last couple of years, we have expanded our Maternal Fetal Medicine program and Congenital Heart surgery program and have built a pediatric and neonatal ECMO program. We have a dedicated Neonatal transport team and are supported by experienced Pediatric Subspecialists. We are very active in Quality Improvement programs and clinical research, with several multi-center extramurally funded research projects. We also have a very active Neonatal simulation program.

We have an independent General Pediatric Residency program. Our residents rotate through the NICU. We take an active participation in their training and education. We have received ACGME accreditation to start our Neonatology Fellowship Program in 2026.

AdventHealth for Children has been recognized by the US News and World Report for the last 8 years. In 2024, AdventHealth for Children was nationally recognized as the best Childrens Hospital for newborn care in Florida and #32 for Neonatology in the Best Childrens Hospital rankings. We are also recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a top Childrens Hospital for quality and safety, and we are a magnet designated hospital for nursing care.

Requirements :  The new physician joining the group should be board certified in pediatrics and board certified or board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Experience post fellowship is preferred but not essential.

Interest and demonstrated experience in clinical research, Teaching, Quality Improvement projects and ECMO will be desirable attributes.

Practice Description

This is an employment opportunity through AdventHealth, formerly Florida Hospital, Medical Group, a 800+ physician, multi-specialty organization. AHMG is a sister organization of AdventHealth, formerly Adventist Health System. This model offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package that includes occurrence-based malpractice coverage, health insurance for the physician and his / her family, relocation expenses, a generous 403b retirement plan, and a CME allowance. This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine.

Hospital Description

Our Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children is a full service, tertiary childrens 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 regions 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 childrens hospital at the center totals over 15,000 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.

Community Description

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.

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