Nicklaus Children's Hospital·Homestead, Florida
The role involves providing Emergency Medicine services in pediatric emergency departments at Baptist Hospital and Homestead Hospital, supporting a high volume of patient visits in the greater Miami-Dade County metro area. Physicians will collaborate within a group comprised of board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and general pediatricians with extensive experience.
Outstanding Opportunities for Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialists and Pediatricians with Emergency Medicine Experience in Miami Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 325-bed freestanding children's hospital and ACS-verified Level 1 pediatric trauma center, and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists, the physician multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System, have exceptional staff relief/pool opportunities for BC/BE fellowship-trained pediatric emergency medicine physicians and BC/BE pediatric physicians with pediatric emergency medicine experience (3 years minimum experience) to provide Emergency Medicine in its pediatric emergency departments in the greater Miami-Dade County metro area and surrounding suburbs.
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Baptist Hospital had approximately 10,000 visits in 2024 2.
Homestead Hospital had nearly 18,000 visits in 2024 The group is comprised of both board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and general pediatricians with extensive pediatric emergency experience.
There is a well-coordinated and robust transfer process between the three hospitals to support admissions and subspecialty care needs.
Academic Affiliation Employed staff benefit from affiliations with our educational partner, Florida International University (FIU).
This position includes an appointment to the Faculty of FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
About Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Children’s (formerly Miami Children’s) Hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and has numerous subspecialty programs that are ranked among the best in the nation.
In addition to its 325-bed hospital, Nicklaus has a growing network of 10+ regional urgent care centers across five counties and a network of physician practice locations throughout South Florida.
It is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern U.S.
Our organization consistently appears on employer award lists such as Fortune magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care,” Becker’s “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare,” Newsweek’s “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals” and People magazine’s “50 Companies That Care.” The position affords the ability to join a phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative and compassionate care.
Discover Miami, FL Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is located in Miami, Florida, and offers all of the advantages of a tropical, diverse, metropolitan community.
Enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with easy access to beaches, golf courses, two international airports and sporting events.
Competitive compensation.
Qualified candidates please contact: Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-501-6189 As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible fellowship-trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine physicians or Board Certified/Board Eligible pediatric physicians with a minimum of three years of experience in pediatric emergency medicine. The position is affiliated with Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a Level 1 pediatric trauma center.
Market context
In Florida, physician openings are typically shaped by steady demand from large health systems, outpatient groups, and growing patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers often look for strong clinical credentials, current BLS certification, and readiness to work in fast-paced care settings; this posting also notes no prior experience is required, with a preferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential match and prepare examples of patient-care experience before applying.