Nicklaus Children's Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is recruiting a part-time Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to join an established, nationally recognized pediatric program. This is a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center embedded within a full-service children's hospital that carries one of only 11 Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center (RPPIC) designations in the state of Florida. The position offers independent contractor (1099) status, 12-hour shifts, and immediate access to full subspecialty backup — a high-acuity environment with strong institutional support and meaningful teaching engagement.

Perks and Benefits

Independent contractor (1099) engagement — part-time schedule with flexibility
Competitive compensation structure consistent with a premier pediatric EM program
Professional liability coverage provided through the group arrangement
No Florida state income tax — a meaningful take-home compensation advantage
Teaching opportunities with Pediatric Residents included in the clinical role

Practice Highlights

27,000 annual pediatric emergency visits across a 14-bed Pediatric ED, including a dedicated 2-bed Fast Track area
Level I Pediatric Trauma Center with 24/7 on-site emergency and trauma teams
Level I Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) — 12 beds on-site
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) — 63 beds; one of only 11 RPPIC-designated centers in Florida
36 hours of daily pediatrician coverage ensuring continuous attending-level support
12-hour shifts; full-time baseline is 10 shifts per month (part-time schedule negotiable)
Full subspecialty backup available around the clock across pediatric disciplines
Epic EMR platform
Active teaching program with Pediatric Residents — direct mentorship and academic engagement
Nationally recognized by the Children's Hospital Association for family-centered care; regional referral catchment extends to western Broward County, including emergency services at Salah Foundation Children's Hospital at Broward Health Coral Springs

Qualifications

Board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine through ABP, ABEM, or AOBEM required
Completed fellowship training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine required
Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain
Current ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
Comfort with high-acuity pediatric trauma and emergency presentations across the full age spectrum, including neonates

About the Community

Fort Lauderdale sits at the heart of South Florida's Gold Coast — centrally positioned between Miami and Palm Beach, with year-round sunshine, sun-soaked beaches, and a vibrant multicultural community. The city offers an exceptional quality of life: excellent public and private schools, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing relative to comparable coastal metros, and a rich cultural scene anchored by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District, the Museum of Discovery and Science, and the Florida Grand Opera. Outdoor recreation is abundant — watersports, sightseeing cruises along historic canals, parks, and easy access to the full breadth of South Florida's leisure and dining options on Las Olas Boulevard and beyond.