**Nemours is supportive of J-1 waiver candidates** *Generous sign-on bonus* Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Pediatric Endocrinologist to join our growing team in Pensacola, Florida, working in partnership with Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and collaborative pediatric endocrinology program while enjoying the lifestyle and affordability of Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast.
Join an Established, Collaborative Team
Our Pediatric Endocrinology team currently includes:
- 2 Pediatric Endocrinologists
- 1 full-time Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
- 2 Nurse Practitioners
- Call is shared evenly among the physicians
The position offers a blend of outpatient and inpatient pediatric endocrinology, along with opportunities to participate in medical education and work with pediatric residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat children with a wide range of pediatric endocrine conditions.
- Provide inpatient and outpatient specialty consultation.
- Participate in a shared, evenly distributed call schedule.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, diabetes education, and other pediatric specialists.
- Contribute to clinical pathways and quality improvement initiatives that support consistent, high-quality patient care.
- Accept referrals and provide specialty consultation to referring physicians throughout the region.
- Participate in educational and academic activities, including opportunities to work with pediatric residents.
- Maintain timely and appropriate clinical documentation.
What We Offer
Nemours is committed to supporting physicians professionally and personally with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive base compensation
- Generous sign-on bonus
- J-1 waiver support
- Annual incentive compensation recognizing clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Relocation and mortgage assistance
- 403(b) with employer match and 457 retirement savings plans
- Licensure, CME, and professional dues allowance
- Not-for-profit employment with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- No state income tax in Florida
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology
- Eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA registration
Live Where Others Vacation – Pensacola, Florida
Located along Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast, Pensacola offers an exceptional quality of life with the amenities of a growing community and the relaxed atmosphere of a coastal destination.
- Miles of white-sand beaches and emerald Gulf waters
- No state income tax
- Cost of living below the national average
- A vibrant downtown with restaurants, entertainment, festivals, arts, and cultural events
- Rich history and a strong sense of community
- Home of the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels
- A welcoming coastal lifestyle with year-round outdoor recreation
Pensacola offers an ideal combination of career opportunity, affordability, and quality of life for physicians and their families.
About Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart
Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart is the region’s dedicated children’s hospital and provides comprehensive pediatric care to children and families throughout Northwest Florida and the surrounding region.
The hospital offers:
- A dedicated pediatric emergency department and trauma services
- 48 general pediatric beds
- 10 Hematology/Oncology beds
- A 75-bed NICU
- Regional pediatric dialysis services
- Pediatric sedation services for imaging studies
- An onsite Ronald McDonald House and in-house Ronald McDonald Family Room
- An established Pediatric Residency Program that has been training pediatricians since 1970
- Cerner EMR
Through the partnership between Nemours Children’s Health and Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, physicians have the opportunity to provide specialty pediatric care while helping expand access to services for children and families across the Gulf Coast region.
At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.
We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
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.
Learn more at Nemours.org.