General Practice job located in Jacksonville, Florida

Position Overview

The selected candidate will join a collegial department that includes eight pediatric orthopedic surgeons, soon to be nine, two pediatric non-operative sports medicine physicians, twelve advanced practice providers.

The candidate will provide comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care with a primary clinical focus on hand and upper extremity disorders , working closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes orthotics and prosthetics, rehabilitation specialists, and care coordination professionals.

There is no separate hand call associated with this position. Call responsibilities are shared across the pediatric orthopedic surgery team , and with a group of eight surgeons, soon to be nine , the call schedule is structured to be highly manageable.

The selected candidate will have the ability to create focused clinical niches and multidisciplinary programs in areas such as:

• Brachial plexus and neonatal brachial plexus injury
• Congenital hand and upper extremity deformities
• Upper extremity trauma and reconstruction
• Collaborative microsurgical and complex reconstructive initiatives with Plastic Surgery
• Upper extremity sports medicine, including development of wrist and elbow collaborations and surgical care pathways
• Neuromuscular hand disorders

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in pediatric orthopedics with a focus on hand and upper extremity conditions
• Participate in the continued development and growth of pediatric hand and upper extremity program in Jacksonville and North Florida region
• Work closely with multidisciplinary partners across orthopedics, rehabilitation, therapy, plastics, and sports medicine
• Contribute to education, quality improvement, clinical innovation, and outcomes-based care
• Participate in educational initiatives to training pediatric orthopedic fellow, residents, and medical students and strengthen academic affiliations with the University of Florida and Mayo Clinic Jacksonville.
• Pursue opportunities in clinical research, program development, and academic advancement

What We Offer

• A robust, collaborative pediatric orthopedic practice within a nationally recognized children's health system
• Ability to contribute to program development, clinical pathways, and long-term strategic growth
• Support for clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
• Academic partnerships with Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
• Competitive base plus incentive compensation aligned with clinical performance, academic accomplishments, and quality metrics.
• N o state income in Florida along with a c omprehensive benefits package including relocation and mortgage assistance and not-for-profit employment with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited orthopedic surgery residency
• Completion of, or current enrollment in, fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedics
• Completion of, or current enrollment in, fellowship training in Hand Surgery
• Board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA

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About Us

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Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

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