Chief, Section of Adolescent Medicine

Outstanding Opportunity for Chief of Adolescent Medicine at Prestigious Children’s Hospital in Miami

Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the physician-led multispecialty medical group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System, and Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 307-bed freestanding children's hospital and ACS-verified Level I trauma center, are seeking an exceptional candidate to lead the Section of Adolescent Medicine. The ideal applicant should be board certified in Adolescent Medicine and have significant clinical experience post-fellowship. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate evidence of progressive management responsibilities and leadership in an academic or educational environment.

The NCPS Section of Adolescent Medicine at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive and confidential care to teens. It offers programs dedicated to eating disorders, substance abuse, behavioral and mental health issues and pediatric gynecology. The multi-disciplinary care team helps teens navigate adolescence in a nurturing environment in which they can feel comfortable discussing their changing bodies, while also treating various illnesses and offering preventive care.

The section chief will be responsible for setting the strategy for the Section of Adolescent Medicine in collaboration with NCPS and NCHS leadership. The role oversees all clinical care, quality metrics, teaching and research, with additional responsibilities including: provide medical leadership, oversight of clinical and operational activities, lead the quality work of the clinical program and promote professionalism and a culture of accountability. The Section of Adolescent Medicine participates in teaching pediatric residents and is home to the only ACGME-accredited Adolescent Medicine Fellowship in the State of Florida. The Section team includes Adolescent Medicine Specialists, General Pediatricians, Advanced Practice Providers, with support of Nutrition, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Surgery, and Pediatric Urology, among others. The hospital’s Department of Psychiatry has a 40-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, along with an intensive outpatient program for adolescents, offering additional support to teens and their families, if needed.

Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and has numerous subspecialty programs that are ranked among the best in the nation. It is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern U.S. Our organization consistently appears on employer award lists such as Newsweek’s “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals” and Becker’s “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare.” Join a phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative and compassionate care.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is located in Miami, Florida, and offers all the advantages of a tropical, diverse, metropolitan community. Enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with easy access to beaches, golf courses, two international airports and sporting events.

Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package.

Qualified candidates please contact:

Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter

joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-624-3510

nicklauschildrens.org/NCPS

Job Summary

The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Job Specific Duties

• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
• Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).
• Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs.
• Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
• Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
• Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing.
• Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.
• Participates in the call schedule as assigned.
  
  

Job

Physician

Primary Location

Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus

Department

NCPS-ADOLESCENT MEDICINE-3100-453300

Job Status

Full Time

Minimum Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
• MD - Doctor of Medicine Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board
• CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.