<p>A full-time Pediatric Surgeon is needed to join a growing pediatric surgical program embedded within a children's hospital that is part of a major health network in Boca Raton, Florida — serving Palm Beach County and surrounding communities. The role carries a comprehensive surgical scope from premature newborns through adolescents, spanning cervical, thoracic, and abdominal procedures across respiratory, digestive, biliary, genitourinary, and dermatologic conditions. Strong subspecialty collaboration, an established APP support team, and access to advanced technology make this a high-acuity, well-resourced practice environment in one of South Florida's most desirable coastal cities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity incentive compensation</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail protection included</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated conference time</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time employed position within a children's hospital that is part of a major regional health network</li> <li>Comprehensive pediatric surgical scope covering patients from premature neonates through age 18</li> <li>Procedures spanning cervical, thoracic, and abdominal regions, addressing conditions of the respiratory, digestive, biliary, genitourinary, and dermatologic systems</li> <li>High-volume, multidisciplinary practice with direct collaboration across Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Hematology/Oncology, and Cardiology</li> <li>Well-established APP support team integrated into the surgical program</li> <li>Outpatient clinic component in addition to inpatient and surgical volume</li> <li>Regional patient catchment spanning Palm Beach County and surrounding areas — a vibrant, diverse, and growing population base</li> <li>Advanced technology access with strong institutional support for the surgical program</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Surgery</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Pediatric Surgery fellowship</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Clinical comfort across the full neonatal-through-adolescent surgical spectrum, including complex neonatal and oncologic cases</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Boca Raton offers a coastal South Florida lifestyle defined by pristine Atlantic beaches, the Intracoastal Waterway, Red Reef Park snorkeling, and championship golf — alongside top-rated public and private schools that consistently attract physician families. Mizner Park and Town Center deliver year-round outdoor dining, live entertainment, luxury shopping, and cultural programming, while Florida Atlantic University adds intellectual and community vitality to the city. Fort Lauderdale is 30 minutes south and Palm Beach 20 minutes north, providing easy access to two major metros — and Florida's absence of a state income tax meaningfully enhances take-home compensation.</p>