Physiatrist Job at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, FL

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.

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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:

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

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

About Nicklaus Children’s Health System

For 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 serving close to 70 percent of children in the Miami market. The 325-bed hospital 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 and its network of nine outpatient, 14 specialty physicians, 10 primary and 10 urgent care centers offer life-saving care to children not only in Miami-Dade, but throughout South Florida.

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