Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking an experienced a Pediatric & Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our rapidly expanding team to work in partnership with Wolfson Children's Hospital and Nemours Children's Health, Orlando.

Our Department of Cardiovascular Services provides a full-complement of pediatric heart surgeries, including complex neonatal heart surgery and ECMO. The Pediatric & Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgeon works as part of a multi-disciplinary team with primary responsibility of performing surgery and caring for pediatric patients with congenital and non-congenital cardiovascular problems in a dedicated pediatric cardiac operating room and critical care unit.

The Pediatric & Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgeon is responsible to the Division Chief for their academic, clinical, research and administrative activities relative to the cardiothoracic service provided in support of the mission and strategic direction of the Nemours Cardiac Center. The Pediatric & Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgeon serves as a member of the Cardiothoracic team, ensuring the successful integration of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic surgical services into the Cardiac Center's overall business plan. This includes contributing to the development and implementation of the Cardiac Center's strategic plan, ensuring all policies, programs and initiatives are followed and are consistent and supportive of the Cardiac Center's mission, vision, and values.

Nemours Children's Cardiac Center, Florida

Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is home to our nationally recognized pediatric cardiac center, providing comprehensive care for children with congenital and acquired heart conditions. The center integrates advanced clinical services, research, and innovation to deliver exceptional outcomes and family-centered care.

Our cardiac center offers a full spectrum of services, including fetal cardiology, pediatric and adult congenital cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure management, and complex cardiac surgery. The surgical program performs more than 125 pediatric heart surgeries annually, encompassing a wide range of procedures from neonatal repairs to single-ventricle and complex congenital cases. Outcomes are rigorously tracked and benchmarked against national standards, reflecting the center's commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Our center is distinguished by its advanced imaging and diagnostic capabilities, including 3D echocardiography, cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, and ICAEL-accredited echocardiography laboratories. The center's 3D printing lab produces patient-specific heart models to support surgical planning, simulation, and family education, enhancing precision and communication.

Research is an integral component of the cardiac center, with a dedicated Cardiovascular Services Research Department supporting basic, translational, and clinical investigations. Projects focus on epigenetics, AI and data analytics, imaging innovation, and neurodevelopmental outcomes, ensuring that clinical practice is informed by the latest scientific evidence. The program maintains a CAP-accredited biobank of cardiac specimens and participates in national registries and research networks, advancing knowledge in congenital heart disease.

Our heart center emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, bringing together surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, imaging specialists, anesthesiologists, and allied health professionals. This integrated approach ensures seamless care from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood and provides a supportive environment for families navigating complex heart conditions.

With a commitment to innovation, research, and family-centered care, our cardiac center combines clinical excellence with the resources and infrastructure needed to support ongoing advancement in pediatric cardiology. Its focus on high-quality outcomes, multidisciplinary collaboration, and cutting-edge technology positions the program as a leader in pediatric cardiac care.

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