Chief of Pediatric Urology

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Nemours Children’s Health is seeking an accomplished Chief of Pediatric Urology to lead the growth and advancement of pediatric urologic care in Pensacola, Florida, in partnership with Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart.

This is an opportunity for an experienced pediatric urologist to shape the future of pediatric urologic care in Northwest Florida — combining clinical practice with the opportunity to build a growing program, expand access to subspecialty care, and develop the people and capabilities needed to serve children and families across the region.

The chief will provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the Division of Pediatric Urology while remaining actively engaged in clinical practice. Working closely with institutional leadership, the chief will help expand subspecialty capabilities, strengthen care delivery, and further integrate pediatric urologic services within a multidisciplinary environment.

This is a role for a builder and collaborative leader who sees the opportunity not only to lead a program, but to help define its future. The chief will play a central role in:

• Developing and executing a strategic vision for the growth of pediatric urology
• Expanding access to specialized pediatric urologic care across the region
• Recruiting, mentoring, and developing physicians, APPs, and trainees
• Advancing clinical quality, patient outcomes, and patient safety
• Supporting surgical innovation, outcomes research, and medical education
• Strengthening collaboration across pediatric specialties and with adult urology services
• Developing care models that promote continuity, efficiency, and an exceptional experience for patients and families

In addition to dedicated clinical and support resources, the division has access to advanced surgical technology, including da Vinci 5 and da Vinci Xi Surgical Systems at Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart.

Key Responsibilities

The chief will remain actively engaged in clinical practice while providing strategic and operational leadership for the program. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive diagnostic and surgical care to pediatric patients with urologic conditions
• Serving as a consultant for hospitalized patients with primary urologic diagnoses and providing inpatient and outpatient specialty consultation, including call responsibilities
• Developing and implementing clinical pathways and evidence-based practices that promote high-quality, standardized care
• Leading initiatives designed to improve quality, safety, access, patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness
• Participating in medical education, research, and other academic activities, as appropriate
• Supporting the education and development of pediatric residents, APPs, and other learners
• Collaborating with physicians, APPs, nurses, and other clinical and operational leaders across the health system
• Identifying opportunities to expand pediatric urology services and meet the evolving needs of children and families throughout the region
• Maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable requirements

Leadership Priorities

As chief, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build and expand a leading pediatric urology program in Northwest Florida.
• Define clinical strategy and guide programmatic growth.
• Recruit and develop talent while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Advance innovation and education through surgical excellence, outcomes research, and medical education.
• Strengthen integration among pediatric urology, adult urology, and other pediatric subspecialties.
• Expand access to specialized pediatric urologic care for children and families throughout the region.

Electronic Health Record

Nemours Children’s and our physicians use Epic Systems for electronic health records and clinical documentation, supporting coordinated care and access to patient information across the care team.

Qualifications and Leadership Attributes

We are seeking a physician leader who brings clinical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to build strong relationships across a complex healthcare environment.

Candidates should have:

• MD or DO degree, or foreign equivalent, with eligibility for an unrestricted Florida medical license
• Board certification or eligibility in pediatric urology
• Demonstrated clinical and leadership experience in pediatric urology
• A strong record of clinical excellence and sound, independent clinical decision-making
• Experience leading, building, or expanding a clinical program, with a focus on access, growth, and long-term sustainability
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and exceptional patient outcomes
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to build alignment among physicians, APPs, nurses, and other clinical and operational teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, mentor, and develop others
• The ability to balance strategic priorities with the responsibilities of an active clinical practice
• A commitment to delivering exceptional, compassionate, and family-centered pediatric care
• The emotional intelligence, professionalism, and adaptability needed to lead in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation
• Annual incentive compensation that recognizes clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Mortgage assistance and relocation support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and 457 retirement savings plan
• Licensure, CME, and professional dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• No state income tax in Florida

How to Apply

For confidential consideration, please apply below.

About Pensacola

• Home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast, Pensacola is consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country.
• Pensacola boasts a rich history, including pre-Civil War forts, archaeological sites, the title of America’s first settlement, and home to the U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels.
• Cost of living here is below the national average.
• The perfect combination of a relaxed beach town and bustling metropolitan center, Pensacola’s temperate climate offers a friendly community and an unparalleled quality of life.
• Pensacola prides itself on its diverse and emerging cultures. Annual festivals, events, and performances showcase the region’s greatest musicians, food, artists, shows, and vendors that captivate the heart and history of the area.

About Ascension Sacred Heart Studer Family Children’s Hospital

• Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola is a 566-bed facility and is part of Ascension — the largest nonprofit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system.

• Studer Family Children’s Hospital is the region’s only children’s hospital and is a full-service pediatric facility, including a dedicated pediatric emergency department/trauma center, 48 general pediatric beds, 10 Hem/Onc beds, and a 75-bed NICU. The hospital utilizes the Cerner EMR.
• Sacred Heart was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915. The Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital opened its doors on April 1, 1969.
• While technology has improved dramatically, and the buildings have grown and expanded, the commitment to the mission remains steadfast: to provide excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.
• The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart is dedicated to the care of sick and injured babies and children regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.
• The campus includes an on-site Ronald McDonald House and in-house Ronald McDonald Family Room, a regional pediatric dialysis center, and pediatric sedation for imaging studies.
• There is a Pediatric Residency program that has been training pediatricians since 1970.

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