Pediatric - Orthosurgery Physician

Stellar Opportunity for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Prestigious Children s Hospital in Miami Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 325-bed freestanding children's hospital and ACS-verified Level I trauma center, along with Nicklaus Children s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the physician multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System, is offering an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with a focused interest and fellowship training in pediatric limb deformity and restoration to join the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute. This role is designed for a surgeon who is passionate about complex deformity care, the comprehensive surgical management of pediatric limb deformities and limb length discrepancies, including limb lengthening, deformity correction, and complex reconstruction. The physician will collaborate within a high-volume, multidisciplinary orthopedic team to advance and expand the limb deformity program, providing longitudinal care to children and adolescents with complex orthopedic needs. The ideal candidate will serve as a referral resource for complex cases and contribute to program growth through patient care, collaboration, and academic engagement, further establishing Nicklaus Children s as a leading destination for pediatric limb deformity care.

Our current team includes 11 orthopedic surgeons with subspecialties such as spine, orthopedic oncology, limb differences and length discrepancies, sports medicine, trauma, cerebral palsy, and neuromuscular disorders. We also have highly skilled physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse coordinators, orthopedic technicians, athletic trainers, support staff, residents, and fellows. Our physicians perform approximately 1,500 surgical procedures annually The pediatric orthopedic surgery practice has approximately 35,000 outpatient visits across multiple locations The Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute is proud to be ranked among the top 32 nationally for Orthopedics according to U.S. News & World Report s Best Children s Hospitals rankings. The Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower Nicklaus Children's Health System opened the Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower in September 2024. This five-story, 131,000-square-foot facility elevates the hospital s surgical capabilities, combining a patient-centered environment with cutting-edge technology. The Griffin Surgical Tower, located in the heart of the campus, features state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with the latest technology and surgical teams. Additionally, the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute relocated to a new 19,000-square-foot facility in 2025. This new space includes 18 exam rooms, three cast rooms, two conference rooms, and an imaging suite featuring two x-ray machines and a state-of-the-art EOS imaging machine. This new institute space represents an exciting milestone, as all Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, and Spine services will now be housed in one central location on the main campus and facilitate a more seamless experience for families and patient care. Academic Affiliation Employed staff benefit from affiliations with our educational partner, Florida International University (FIU). These positions include a faculty appointment at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Each year, Nicklaus Children s Hospital trains: 84 pediatric residents and 2 chief residents 49 subspecialty fellows in 17 distinct training programs 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 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. The hospital and its network of nine outpatient, 14 specialty physicians, 10 primary and 10 urgent care centers offer life-saving care to children not only in Miami-Dade, but throughout South Florida. Discover South Florida The communities in South Florida offer all the advantages of a tropical, diverse, and metropolitan region. Enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with easy access to numerous recreational opportunities, beaches, cultural and professional sporting venues, and international travel.