Pediatric Palliative Care Physician

Nemours Children's Health is seeking Pediatric Palliative Care Physicians to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida.

Candidates should be experienced in providing specialized care to infants, children and adolescents living with serious, complex or life-limiting illnesses.

The selected candidates will join an interdisciplinary team and support both patients and families across inpatient, outpatient and home settings.

Key Responsibilities:


* Deliver compassionate, family-centered care for pediatric patients with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions


* Provide expert consultation on symptom management, including pain, nausea, agitation, fatigue and other complex symptoms


* Facilitate communication around goals of care, advanced care planning and decision-making in complex medical situations


* Collaborate with pediatric subspecialties, intensive care teams, oncology, neurology, cardiology, and others to integrate palliative care into broader treatment plans

What We Offer:


* No state income tax in Florida


* Competitive compensation


* Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision


* Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans


* Licensure, CME and dues allowance


* Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications:


* MD or DO


* Board eligible/certified in specialty


* Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA


* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.