Pediatric Otolaryngology - AdventHealth for Children, Orlando Florida

Overview

AdventHealth for Children is looking for a fellowship-trained Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join our team! We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic team player interested in growing our program in Central Florida.

AdventHealth is the largest hospital system in Florida, with a network of 30 hospitals in the state with only one children's hospital at the center. These 30 hospitals total around 23,000 births/year and refer patients for tertiary and quaternary services to our main location near downtown Orlando. This set up provides an excellent opportunity for practice growth and professional development.

AdventHealth for Children is a full service, tertiary children’s hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, more than 30 pediatric ICU beds, 102-bed NICU, dedicated pediatric Cardiac ICU, and a statewide pediatric network and transport system. The hospital has been recognized by US News and World Report as the best Children’s Hospital for newborn care in Florida. We are also recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a top Children’s Hospital for quality and safety, and we are a magnet designated hospital for nursing care.

The Pediatric Otolaryngology program was established 2024 and currently has two experienced, fellowship-trained pediatric ENTs and a 1:1 physician to APP support. A new state-of-the-art outpatient office with 11,000 sq ft of space and in-house Audiology, Speech Pathology, Pediatric Dentistry, Imaging, 3-D photography, and Conference room is under construction and slated to open in Q1/2026. The new facilities will help expand the Cochlear Implant, Microtia and Atresia, Head & Neck and Craniofacial programs, and accommodate any other Pediatric ENT sub-specialty interests, such as Voice and Swallowing disorders, Aerodigestive disorders, Vascular Anomalies.

Requirements of the position: 

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology. 
• Board certification/eligibility through the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 
• Board certification/eligibility for subspecialty certification in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology. 
• Strong communication skills. 
• Dedication to the highest quality patient care. 
• Interest in developing a general Pediatric Otolaryngology practice, with a subspecialty focus to be determined based on interest and experience.

Our Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children is a full service, tertiary children’s hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, more than 30 peds ICU beds with a dedicated peds CICU, a 102 bed NICU, 17 bed pediatric emergency department and statewide pediatric network and transport system.  We started our comprehensive pediatric open heart program in 2012 and have a strong track record of positive outcomes.  We also have several key destination programs including our level IV Epilepsy program, the region’s only BMT and solid organ transplants including kidney and liver, and we increased Orlando area NICU beds to 150 total in 2017.  Our unparalleled network consists of 30 hospitals across the state with one children’s hospital at the center totals over 23,000 births and several extremely successful pediatric subspecialty programs including outreach clinics.  These 30 hospitals refer patients for tertiary and quaternary services to our main location near downtown Orlando.  Our newest program has brought pediatric liver transplant services to Central Florida. In 2019 through 2024, AdventHealth for Children is recognized by US News and World Report as the best Children’s Hospital for newborn care in Florida.  We are also recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a top Children’s Hospital for quality and safety, and we are a magnet designated hospital for nursing care. 

We are in an outpatient center on the same campus as AdventHealth for Children, which is conveniently located close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping and great schools. As one of America's most visited cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World and numerous beaches. Orlando is home to an NBA basketball team (Orlando Magic), major league soccer (Orlando City Lions) and as well as UCF college sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. Newly built Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. Orlando has many national and international airlines serving various U.S., South American, and European cities with direct flights. Finally, the greater Orlando area has about 2.5 million residents in the surrounding three-county region and is one of the fastest growing areas in the South.

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Orlando is known as the City Beautiful. There is much more than theme parks here! Our community is culturally diverse and a great place to raise a family. We have excellent public and private schools. Orlando is also the setting for several colleges and Universities, including the University of Central Florida.  We are home to multiple theaters, art museums, art festivals and film festivals. We are well known for our excellent restaurants. We have a vibrant sports community with national teams like the Orlando Magic Basketball and Orlando City Soccer Club. We offer year round pleasant weather for outdoor fun and are only an hour away from some of the most scenic beaches in the Southeast.

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