ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR, PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY

The Division of Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonology, and Pediatric Sleep Medicine at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (JDCH) is seeking an experienced BE / BC pediatric pulmonologist to lead the division.

The selected physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of pediatric subspecialists. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical pulmonology and demonstrated experience caring for patients with chronic and complex respiratory disorders such as cystic fibrosis, chronic lung disease of prematurity, chronic asthma, congenital airway anomalies and pediatric sleep disorders.

Competency in flexible fiber-optic bronchoscopy is essential. Candidates must have an interest and willingness to teach, as they will be required to participate in Memorial’s Graduate Medical Education Program.

Clinical research initiatives will be fully supported by the Office of Human Research. Though not required, those with additional fellowship training and board eligibility or certification in pediatric sleep medicine are encouraged to apply.

The Cystic Fibrosis and Pulmonary Center at JDCH is a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-accredited center. The Division is comprised of a comprehensive team of specialists including pediatric psychology, respiratory therapy, nutrition, and social services.

Adult transition is seamlessly established under the direction of a specialist team. The center participates in research trials and is the lead site for the CFF Regional Cooperative in South Florida.

Additional specialty programs within the Division include the Neuromuscular Disease Clinic, JDCH’s Sleep Lab accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and a nationally rated Asthma Program.

The Pulmonology Division also performs flexible fiber optic bronchoscopy with state-of-the-art equipment.

This is a full-time employed position with the multispecialty Memorial Physician Group. The position offers competitive benefits and a compensation package that is commensurate with training and experience.

Professional malpractice and medical liability are covered under sovereign immunity.

Benefits Overview

As part of the Memorial family, your well-being is important to us. Memorial provides several programs and benefits to ensure you feel supported and connected in your professional and personal life including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care / Healthcare FSA accounts, and Retirement Plans.

Some benefits are paid for by Memorial. Some are split between you and Memorial. Some are offered to you at a group discount, and others are paid for by you.

We care about keeping you healthy physically, mentally, socially, and financially. Some of our additional benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), Adoption Assistance, Disability Insurance, Education Assistance, Parental Leave Pay, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, Reproductive Medicine, Physician Wellness Program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and Relocation Reimbursement.

About Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is a 216 bed free-standing children’s hospital in Hollywood, Broward County, Florida located near Fort Lauderdale.

The hospital recently underwent a 4-story vertical expansion to double the number of floors and continue to meet its commitment to providing the highest quality and safest care for children in the region.

This expansion opened in November 2022 and includes a state-of-the-art Pediatric ICU, a new 20-bed cardiac ICU and step-down unit including new ORs with hybrid capabilities, three cath labs and an interventional radiology suite.

The hospital also expanded its surgical capacity with an addition of other new rooms and an interoperative MRI.

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is one of six hospitals that are part of Memorial Healthcare System, the third largest public health system in the country.

Memorial delivers nearly 14,000 babies per year in three hospitals and has 120 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) beds both Level II and III services (the state of Florida is in the process of creating a separate designation for Level IV care, for which JDCH qualifies).

JDCH serves over 375,000 children per year from around the state. Approximately 100,000 children are cared for in our three emergency rooms across the county per year.

JDCH’s services continue to grow with the opening of the new specialty center / ambulatory surgery center in Palm Beach County in 2018 and a new ambulatory pavilion in Miramar, near Miami-Dade County.

JDCH offers resources for academic pursuits, spanning from clinical research to basic science investigation via affiliations with nearby universities and through its Pediatric Institute for Discovery and Innovation (PIDI).

JDCH has an established pediatric residency program and relationships with other hospital providers and universities for various other clinical training programs.

JDCH combines leading-edge clinical excellence with a child- and family-friendly environment that emphasizes the Power of Play.

JDCH is known throughout the region for its child-focused approach bringing a comprehensive range of healthcare services to families along with kindness, dedication, and compassion.

About South Florida

South Florida offers a dynamic urban / suburban lifestyle with an abundance of cultural and recreational amenities, miles of beautiful beaches, top-rated golf courses, zoos and wildlife refuges, a vibrant arts community, museums and world-class dining.

South Florida’s high quality of life including year-round summer weather, exciting multiculturalism and no state income tax attracts new residents from all over the country and around the world.