Description
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is seeking a physician to serve as Medical Director of our Adult Congenital Heart Disease program. We are seeking an individual to establish the ACHD clinic that will serve the growing population of teenagers and young adults with congenital heart disease. This individual will be a key stakeholder in identifying the location for the clinic and will dictate the logistics of its operation. The role would involve predominately outpatient care but would also involve consultative support for the post-operative management of ACHD patients. This individual will work to expand access and services for ACHD patients in the Orlando area.
Eligible applicants will be board certified/eligible in ACHD. Applicants will also be dual trained in internal medicine and pediatrics and have completed fellowships in adult and pediatric cardiology.
We encourage prospective candidates to learn more about our organization and the communities we serve. At Nemours Children’s, we’re not just treating illness, we’re helping children and families live healthier, happier lives.
Nemours Children’s Cardiac Center, Florida
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is home to our nationally recognized pediatric cardiac center, providing comprehensive care for children with congenital and acquired heart conditions. The center integrates advanced clinical services, research, and innovation to deliver exceptional outcomes and family-centered care.
Our cardiac center offers a full spectrum of services, including fetal cardiology, pediatric and adult congenital cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure management, and complex cardiac surgery. The surgical program performs more than 125 pediatric heart surgeries annually, encompassing a wide range of procedures from neonatal repairs to single-ventricle and complex congenital cases. Outcomes are rigorously tracked and benchmarked against national standards, reflecting the center’s commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Our center is distinguished by its advanced imaging and diagnostic capabilities, including 3D echocardiography, cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, and ICAEL-accredited echocardiography laboratories. The center’s 3D printing lab produces patient-specific heart models to support surgical planning, simulation, and family education, enhancing precision and communication.
Research is an integral component of the cardiac center, with a dedicated Cardiovascular Services Research Department supporting basic, translational, and clinical investigations. Projects focus on epigenetics, AI and data analytics, imaging innovation, and neurodevelopmental outcomes, ensuring that clinical practice is informed by the latest scientific evidence. The program maintains a CAP-accredited biobank of cardiac specimens and participates in national registries and research networks, advancing knowledge in congenital heart disease.
Our heart center emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, bringing together surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, imaging specialists, anesthesiologists, and allied health professionals. This integrated approach ensures seamless care from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood and provides a supportive environment for families navigating complex heart conditions.
With a commitment to innovation, research, and family-centered care, our cardiac center combines clinical excellence with the resources and infrastructure needed to support ongoing advancement in pediatric cardiology. Its focus on high-quality outcomes, multidisciplinary collaboration, and cutting-edge technology positions the program as a leader in pediatric cardiac care.
About the Team
At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.
We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is a 130-bed, state-of-the-art pediatric hospital located in Lake Nona Medical City, one of the nation’s premier health and life sciences communities.
In the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, the hospital is nationally ranked in diabetes and endocrinology, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and pediatric behavioral health.
An accredited Graduate Medical Education site and partner of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Nemours continues a multimillion-dollar expansion in Orlando to increase specialty programs, surgical services, and access for Florida’s rapidly growing pediatric population.
Orlando, FL/Lake Nona Medical City
Lake Nona is one of the nation's fastest-growing, master-planned communities and a premier destination for healthcare innovation. Home to Medical City, it brings together top hospitals, research institutions, and technology companies in one collaborative ecosystem.
Residents enjoy modern residential neighborhoods, A-rated schools, championship golf courses, state-of-the-art sports and performance facilities, and a vibrant dining and retail scene. With year-round sunshine, close proximity to Orlando International Airport and world-renowned attractions, Lake Nona offers an unmatched combination of professional opportunity, wellness, and lifestyle.
About Us
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
Learn more at www.Nemours.org.
