Pediatric Plastic Hand & Brachial Plexus/Peripheral Nerve Surgeon - Surgical Leadership opportunity

Surgical Leadership Opportunity to practice in New State-of-The-Art Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower. Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami has an outstanding opportunity for a BC/BE Pediatric Hand and Brachial Plexus/Peripheral Nerve Surgeon

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 325-bed freestanding children's hospital and ACS-verified Level 1 pediatric trauma center, and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists, the physician multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System, along with the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, are recruiting a Pediatric Hand Surgeon to assume leadership of the Pediatric Hand and Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Program. The ideal candidate is a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon who subspecializes in hand surgery and is CAQ certified/eligible.

Key Responsibilities

· Surgical treatment for the full spectrum of pediatric congenital and acquired conditions and traumatic injuries

· Microsurgery skills, including replantation and free tissue transfer

· Interest in complex wound reconstruction

· Hand on-call consultations

· Participation in multi-disciplinary programs

· Faculty appointment to Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

About the Division of Plastic Surgery

Well-established, robust clinical practice that already has substantial referral pathways for pediatric hand and brachial plexus/peripheral nerve conditions. The programs (Pediatric Hand and Brachial Plexus & Peripheral Nerve) include experienced APPs, OTs, and cast techs to ensure a smooth transition and busy clinical practice for the incoming surgeon. The Pediatric Hand Surgeon would be joining colleagues who have well-established practices in Craniofacial Surgery and Breast/Chest Wall Deformity.

The Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower

The tower, which opened in 2024, is a five-story, 131,000 sq ft facility equipped with 12 advanced and fully integrated operating suites used to perform acute to the most complex pediatric surgeries. Pediatric surgical offerings include trauma care, surgical cancer interventions, pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgeries, including cleft lip-and-palate, orthopedic and spine, brain and heart surgeries.

Academic Affiliation

The Division partners with and is involved in the academic and educational advancement and training of plastic surgery residents and fellows with local programs and Florida International University (FIU) medical students. Employed staff benefit from affiliations with our educational partner, Florida International University (FIU). This position includes appointment to the Faculty of FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Opportunities for clinical and translational research abound.

About Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Children’s (formerly Miami Children’s) Hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and has numerous subspecialty programs that are ranked among the best in the nation. Nicklaus Children's also has a growing network of 10+ regional urgent care centers across five counties and a network of physician practice locations throughout South Florida. It is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern U.S.

To learn more contact:

Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter

joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-501-6189

Nicklauschildrens.org

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.