Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgeon (Attending Physician)

Outstanding Opportunity for a Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgeon at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami

The Heart Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is seeking a pediatric and congenital heart surgeon to join the team in Miami, Florida. The ideal candidate will be board certified in Thoracic and Congenital Cardiac Surgery. A track record of technical excellence and strong interpersonal skills are desired. Candidates with several years of independent operative experience are preferred in order to divide cases between two surgeons. Annual surgical volume is approximately 350 cases. The Heart Institute at Nicklaus is the largest pediatric cardiac center in South Florida.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is an affiliate of the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Our state-of-the-art Advanced Care Pavilion houses a 34-bed cardiac in-patient unit with an adjustable acuity model that allows all rooms to accommodate critically ill patients with heart disease.

The Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower

Nicklaus Children's Health System opened the Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower in September 2024. This five-story, 131,000-square-foot facility elevates the hospital's surgical capabilities, combining a patient-centered environment with cutting-edge technology. The Griffin Surgical Tower, located in the heart of the campus, features state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with the latest technology and surgical teams.
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Academic Affiliation

Employed staff benefit from affiliations with our educational partner, Florida International University
(FIU). This position includes an appointment to the Faculty of FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

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. In addition to its 325-bed hospital, Nicklaus 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. Our
organization consistently appears on employer award lists such as Fortune magazine's “Best Workplaces in
Health Care,” Becker's “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare,” Newsweek's “World's Best Specialized
Hospitals” and People magazine's “50 Companies That Care.” The position affords the ability to join a
phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative
and compassionate care.

Discover Miami, FL

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is located in Miami, Florida, and offers all of the advantages of a tropical,
diverse, metropolitan community. Enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with easy
access to beaches, golf courses, two international airports and sporting events

Competitive compensation and robust benefits package.

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.