Nicklaus Children’s Health System

Physician/Attending - Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R Ortho)

Miami, FL

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Job Highlights

  • Area Is Warm Year-Round
  • Less than 1 Hour from an International Airport
  • No State Income Tax
  • Seeking Pediatric Physiatrist to Join Renowned Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute in South Florida

    Nicklaus Children's Health System and Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the health system's physician-led multispecialty group practice, have an opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible (BC/BE) Pediatric Physiatrist to join the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute. The focus of this role is on the medical orthopedic management of children with chronic, long-term needs providing specialized care to children/adolescents with conditions such as spinal, orthopedic oncology, limb deformities and length discrepancies, sports-related injuries, fractures and traumatic injuries, cerebral palsy, and neuromuscular disorders, collaborating closely with orthopedic surgeons.

    Qualifications

    • Board-certified/eligible Pediatric Physiatrist with additional expertise in musculoskeletal disorders focusing on physical impairments, skilled in gait analysis, orthotic prescriptions and bracing, casting for contractures and specialty mobility aids
    • Strong clinical, research, and teaching abilities

    About Nicklaus Children's Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute

    The Institute is dedicated to providing world-class orthopedic care to pediatric and adolescent patients. With state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of experts, we deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and innovative care to children and adolescents.
    The Orthopedic Institute is honored to be recognized among the top 32 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2025-2026. Our current team includes:

    • 11 orthopedic surgeons with subspecialties such as spine, orthopedic oncology, limb deformities and length discrepancies, sports medicine, trauma, cerebral palsy, and neuromuscular disorders
    • Highly skilled physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse coordinators, orthopedic technicians, athletic trainers, support staff, residents, and fellows
    • 1,600 surgical cases annually
    • 32,000 outpatient visits across multiple locations in three counties

    The Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital includes:

    • 19,000-square-foot facility
    • 18 exam rooms
    • Three cast rooms
    • Two conference rooms
    • Imaging suite featuring two x-ray machines and a state-of-the-art EOS imaging machine

    Academic Affiliation

    Our academic affiliation is with Florida International University (FIU). Each year, Nicklaus Children's Hospital trains:

    • 84 pediatric residents and 2 chief residents
    • 49 subspecialty fellows in 17 distinct training programs

    Discover South Florida

    The communities in South Florida offer all the advantages of a tropical, diverse, and metropolitan region. Enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with easy access to numerous recreational opportunities, beaches, cultural and professional sporting venues, and international travel.

    Qualifications

    Competitive compensation and robust benefits package are included.

    About Nicklaus Children’s Health System

    Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Nicklaus Children's Health System is South Florida's only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with nearly 800 attending physicians and more than 475 pediatric sub-specialists. The 325-bed hospital, known as Miami Children's Health System from 1983 through 2014, is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine, with many programs routinely ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, since 2008. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession's most prestigious institutional honor. The Nicklaus Children's Hospital network includes more than a dozen outpatient centers extending from Palm Beach County to southern Miami-Dade County, offering a range of pediatric healthcare services, including urgent care, rehabilitation services and subspecialty physician appointments for children of all ages, including up to age 21. We are committed to being a resource for children from throughout South Florida and around the world.

    Posted May 5, 2026