Physician/Attending - Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R Ortho)
About The Position
Nicklaus Children’s Health System and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the health system’s physician-led multispecialty group practice, are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Physiatrist to join the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute in South Florida. The role focuses on medical orthopedic management of children with chronic, long-term needs, including children and adolescents with spinal conditions, orthopedic oncology, limb deformities and length discrepancies, sports-related injuries, fractures and traumatic injuries, cerebral palsy, and neuromuscular disorders. The physiatrist will collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons. The Institute provides pediatric and adolescent orthopedic care through a multidisciplinary team and state-of-the-art facilities. Its current team includes 11 orthopedic surgeons across multiple subspecialties, along with physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse coordinators, orthopedic technicians, athletic trainers, support staff, residents, and fellows. The team handles 1,600 surgical cases annually and 32,000 outpatient visits across multiple locations in three counties. The 19,000-square-foot facility includes 18 exam rooms, three cast rooms, two conference rooms, and an imaging suite with two x-ray machines and an EOS imaging machine. The Institute is academically affiliated with Florida International University. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital trains pediatric residents and subspecialty fellows. The hospital is a nonprofit, freestanding specialty hospital serving children in South Florida and is recognized for pediatric care.
Requirements
- Board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Physiatrist.
- Additional expertise in musculoskeletal disorders, focusing on physical impairments.
- Skill in gait analysis, orthotic prescriptions and bracing, casting for contractures, and specialty mobility aids.
- Strong clinical, research, and teaching abilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical orthopedic management for children with chronic, long-term needs.
- Provide specialized care to children and adolescents with spinal conditions, orthopedic oncology, limb deformities and length discrepancies, sports-related injuries, fractures and traumatic injuries, cerebral palsy, and neuromuscular disorders.
- Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Robust benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
