Pediatric Surgeon

Central Florida | High-Quality Program | Balanced Practice

A well-established healthcare system in Central Florida is seeking a Pediatric Surgeon to join a growing, collaborative pediatric surgery program based at a modern Women’s and Children’s facility. This opportunity offers a balanced clinical schedule, strong subspecialty support, and access to a rapidly expanding pediatric population.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Balanced Call: 1:3 call rotation with Advanced Practitioners covering primary weekday call; surgeons serve as backup
• No Primary Trauma Responsibility: Adult surgeons manage trauma cases
• Strong APP & Anesthesiology Support: Expanding 24/7 APP first-call coverage and round-the-clock Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Modern Facilities: Dedicated Pediatric OR, PICU, NICU, pediatric PACU, and outpatient multispecialty clinic
• Academic Involvement: Teaching opportunities within a Pediatric Residency Program
• Research-Friendly Environment: Support for clinical research and quality initiatives

Practice Overview

• Team currently includes two Pediatric Surgeons and four Advanced Practitioners
• Current volume: Under 500 cases annually
• Projected growth: 600+ cases annually with additional surgeons
• Case mix emphasizes routine pediatric surgery with a strong NICU population
• Future plans may include designation as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center

Schedule Structure

• 50% Operating Room / 50% Clinic
• 3 half-days of clinic, 2 half-days in the OR
• Remaining time dedicated to inpatient rounding and consults
• 4 hours of protected administrative time weekly

Subspecialty & Hospital Support

• Pediatric hospitalists and PICU physicians are on-site
• Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Additional outpatient support in Endocrinology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, and Ophthalmology

Compensation & Benefits

• Market-leading base salary with annual incentive compensation
• Incentives recognize clinical productivity, quality, and academic contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans with employer contributions