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Seeking Pediatric Physiatrist to Join Renowned Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute in South Florida

Nicklaus Children's Health System and Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the health system's physician-led multispecialty group practice, have an opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible (BC/BE) Pediatric Physiatrist to join the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute. The focus of this role is on the medical orthopedic management of children with chronic, long-term needs providing specialized care to children/adolescents with conditions such as spinal, orthopedic oncology, limb deformities and length discrepancies, sports-related injuries, fractures and traumatic injuries, cerebral palsy, and neuromuscular disorders, collaborating closely with orthopedic surgeons.  

Qualifications 

• Board-certified/eligible Pediatric Physiatrist with additional expertise in musculoskeletal disorders focusing on physical impairments, skilled in gait analysis, orthotic prescriptions and bracing, casting for contractures and specialty mobility aids
• Strong clinical, research, and teaching abilities

About Nicklaus Children's Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute

The Institute is dedicated to providing world-class orthopedic care to pediatric and adolescent patients. With state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of experts, we deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and innovative care to children and adolescents.  
The Orthopedic Institute is honored to be recognized among the top 32 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2025-2026. Our current team includes:

• 11 orthopedic surgeons with subspecialties such as spine, orthopedic oncology, limb deformities and length discrepancies, sports medicine, trauma, cerebral palsy, and neuromuscular disorders
• Highly skilled physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse coordinators, orthopedic technicians, athletic trainers, support staff, residents, and fellows
• 1,600 surgical cases annually
• 32,000 outpatient visits across multiple locations in three counties 

The Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital includes:

• 19,000-square-foot facility
• 18 exam rooms
• Three cast rooms
• Two conference rooms
• Imaging suite featuring two x-ray machines and a state-of-the-art EOS imaging machine

Academic Affiliation

Our academic affiliation is with Florida International University (FIU). 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 #1 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.

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Qualifications

Application Process

Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications, including a current CV and cover letter, may be submitted to Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter at joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-501-6189. You may also apply online at careers.nicklaushealth.org or click the link below. All inquiries and applications will remain confidential.

Competitive compensation and robust benefits package are included. Qualified candidates may apply online or contact:

Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter
joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-501-6189
Nicklauschildrens.org
DFW

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