Attending Physician, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Nocturnist) Homestead, FL

Outstanding Opportunity for Pediatric Emergency Medicine Nocturnist to Join
Prestigious Children's Health System 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 Emergency Medicine fellowship trained physician to provide Nocturnist clinical services at Baptist Homestead Hospital (Homestead, FL) and Baptist Main Hospital (Miami, FL). Both hospital locations are part of the Community-Based Emergency Medicine coverage model.

Position Overview

The selected physician will hold Medical Staff Privileges at both Baptist Main Hospital and Baptist Homestead Hospital, as well as Nicklaus Children's Hospital. However, clinical responsibilities will primarily be scheduled at the Homestead campus, with periodic coverage at Baptist Hospital as needed. Hours: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. Shifts: 10-12 per month Scheduling: No block scheduling Practice Overview Physicians employed by Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists provide coverage at the Baptist Hospital and Homestead Hospital pediatric emergency departments. The nocturnist will be primarily assigned to Baptist Homestead, providing essential overnight and peak need support.
* Practice as a Nicklaus-employed physician in collaboration with well-known Baptist hospital sites
* Play a meaningful role in expanding community access to specialized pediatric emergency services
* Join a partnership between a renowned children's health system and leading community hospitals
* Work in a dedicated nocturnist role with a structured schedule and manageable monthly shifts
* Be part of a physician-led multispecialty group practice
* Benefit from the stability, support, and mission-driven culture of an organization focused exclusively on children's health 2025 ED Metrics (Homestead Hospital)
* Annual Visits: 16,980
* Average Daily Census: 47
* Beds: 9 ED beds + 5 overflow beds
* LWBS: 1.3% Staffing (Homestead Hospital)
* 3 PEM physicians
* 4 pediatricians
* 10 rotating PEM physicians
* 10 Nicklaus Children's PEM physicians from the main ED provide 2-4 shifts per month

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Qualifications

Attending Physician, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Nocturnist) Homestead, FL at Nicklaus Children's Health System Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are included.

About Nicklaus Children’s Health System

About Nicklaus Children’s Health System Where Your Child Matters Most ™

For more than 75 years, Nicklaus Children’s Health System has stood as a beacon of hope for children and families across the state of Florida and beyond. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is South Florida's #1 nonprofit, freestanding specialty licensed hospital exclusively for children. Nicklaus Children’s provides pediatric care across a growing network of hospital and community-based partnerships, including within NCH North Hospital in Naples, Jupiter Medical Center, select Baptist Health Hospital pediatric emergency units, as well as at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Fort Lauderdale and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Coral Springs, each located on the campuses of Broward Health. The hospitals and their network of more than 35 outpatient locations offer lifesaving care in Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin and Palm Beach counties. The 474-bed system 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. Nicklaus Children’s also includes a nonprofit physician practice subsidiary with more than 40 pediatric specialties and an ambulatory surgery center.

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.