Nemours Children's Health is seeking a pediatric endocrinologist to serve as medical director of their Pediatric Diabetes Center in Jacksonville. The role involves leading clinical care, research, education, and program development for pediatric diabetes patients. The position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, overseeing strategic growth, implementing best practices, and engaging in community outreach. The successful candidate will join a team of ten endocrine faculty, six APRNs, and multiple support staff, serving approximately 1000 patients.
Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced pediatric endocrinologist to serve as medical director of our Pediatric Diabetes Center in Jacksonville, Florida. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive excellence in clinical care, research, education, and program development for children and adolescents with diabetes. The Medical Director will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes, expand community outreach, and advance innovative treatment approaches. Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to providing expert clinical care for pediatric diabetes patients, ensuring high-quality, patient- and family-centered treatment, guide development and implementation of best practices and evidence-based protocols, and collaborate with pediatric endocrinologists, diabetes educators, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to optimize care. The physician will oversee the strategic growth of the Pediatric Diabetes Center, including program expansion and new initiatives, and implement innovative approaches to improve diabetes management and patient education. The faculty member will also foster clinical research, quality improvement projects, and participation in national diabetes registries or studies. Furthermore, the Medical Director will engage in community events to improve diabetes awareness and preventive care and in local diabetes camp activities and family events. Qualifications include minimum 5 years’ experience in pediatric diabetes management. Prior leadership or program development experience preferred.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a talented team with ten endocrine faculty, six APRNs, six endocrine nurses, more than 6 diabetes educators, as well as a team of medical and administrative assistants that assist us in the care of our patients. As the only providers of comprehensive endocrine care in the region we have unparalleled access to many types of endocrine pathology. Our pediatric diabetes program serves approximately 1000 patients and has a significant interest in research and advanced diabetes technology. We also have a three-year Pediatric Endocrine fellowship program in collaboration with the University of Florida.
Location: Jacksonville, FL, United States
