The Nemours Foundation
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is currently seeking a Pediatric Intensivist to serve as the Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center.
The Medical Director should be dedicated to exceptional clinical care and have interests in administration, quality, research and education. The Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children at Lakeland Regional Hospital in Lakeland, Florida offers comprehensive care for children from birth to adulthood in collaboration with Nemours Subspecialty Physicians. The 12-bed PICU at Lakeland Regional Health has all private rooms with family friendly amenities. It is supported by a robust pediatric emergency room, recent expansion of surgical services and the addition of a pediatric trauma service.Responsibilities include designing clinical protocols, managing staffing and quality metrics, admitting patients from the Pediatric ED, rounding on patients in the PICU, consulting with the pediatric subspecialists, and promoting research and education for nurses, APPs, medical students and residents. Shifts are in-house eight hours per day and on call from home within 30 minutes response the remainder of the shift. Additionally, PICU APPs are in-house 12-hours overnight. Nemours providers at Lakeland Regional Health have access to more than 13 pediatric subspecialties on site as well as remote access to all the Nemours pediatric subspecialists located in Orlando. The Nemours Transport team provides critical care transport services to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida for children requiring higher level care. Qualifications Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school Board certified in pediatrics and pediatric intensive care Valid state medical license 5+ years of clinical experience. What We Offer No state income tax in the state of Florida Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement 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 How to Apply/For Confidential Consideration If you are looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, with a focus on pediatric critical care, this is the opportunity for you. For confidential consideration, please apply below. Have questions regarding the position? Click here to contact a recruiter. About Us
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-‑‑‑‑‑‑‑-hospital — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day‑to‑day work with colleagues, patients and families. To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us atwww.nemours.org . Warning:
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Job Identification 17785 Posting Date 01/15/2026, 01:50 PM Degree Level Post-Doctorate Job Schedule Full time Locations 6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32827, US (On-site)
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The Medical Director should be dedicated to exceptional clinical care and have interests in administration, quality, research and education. The Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children at Lakeland Regional Hospital in Lakeland, Florida offers comprehensive care for children from birth to adulthood in collaboration with Nemours Subspecialty Physicians. The 12-bed PICU at Lakeland Regional Health has all private rooms with family friendly amenities. It is supported by a robust pediatric emergency room, recent expansion of surgical services and the addition of a pediatric trauma service.Responsibilities include designing clinical protocols, managing staffing and quality metrics, admitting patients from the Pediatric ED, rounding on patients in the PICU, consulting with the pediatric subspecialists, and promoting research and education for nurses, APPs, medical students and residents. Shifts are in-house eight hours per day and on call from home within 30 minutes response the remainder of the shift. Additionally, PICU APPs are in-house 12-hours overnight. Nemours providers at Lakeland Regional Health have access to more than 13 pediatric subspecialties on site as well as remote access to all the Nemours pediatric subspecialists located in Orlando. The Nemours Transport team provides critical care transport services to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida for children requiring higher level care. Qualifications Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school Board certified in pediatrics and pediatric intensive care Valid state medical license 5+ years of clinical experience. What We Offer No state income tax in the state of Florida Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement 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 How to Apply/For Confidential Consideration If you are looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, with a focus on pediatric critical care, this is the opportunity for you. For confidential consideration, please apply below. Have questions regarding the position? Click here to contact a recruiter. About Us
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-‑‑‑‑‑‑‑-hospital — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day‑to‑day work with colleagues, patients and families. To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us atwww.nemours.org . Warning:
It has come to our attention that fraudulent individuals are contacting people offering false job opportunities from Nemours Children’s Health. Learn More. Job Info
Job Identification 17785 Posting Date 01/15/2026, 01:50 PM Degree Level Post-Doctorate Job Schedule Full time Locations 6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32827, US (On-site)
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