Pediatric Endocrinologist
Nemours Children's Health · Lakeland, FL
Posted October 20, 2026
Nemours Children's Health, Lakeland · 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL, US, 33805
- Pay: Nemours does not post a pay range for this role (competitive base compensation plus annual incentive)
- Employment: Full time
- Location: Nemours Children's Health, Lakeland
- Nemours Job ID: 18755
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is seeking a Pediatric Endocrinologist to join our team at our partner hospital, Lakeland Regional Health, in Lakeland, Florida. This position has only 6 weeks of call per year and a generous sign on bonus!
We are seeking an experienced clinician to join a talented team of 5 physicians and 3 nurse practitioners to assist us in the care of our patients. The division is supported by an excellent team of endocrine nurses, certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, and social workers. Nemours provides robust research opportunities for interested candidates. The partnership between Nemours and The University of Central Florida College of Medicine, in addition to the Pediatric residency and Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship programs at Nemours offer excellent teaching opportunities.
Other Nemours services onsite at Lakeland Regional include outpatient Cardiology, Gastroenterology Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Urology, Rheumatology, and Maternal Fetal Medicine. Nemours Inpatient services include Cardiology and MFM Consults, PICU and General Surgery Medical Directorship services, and Neurology.
What We Offer
- No state income tax in the state of Florida
- Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
- Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
- Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
- Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plan
- Licensure, CME and dues allowance
- Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Qualifications
- Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
- Board certified or board eligible in area of specialty
- Valid state medical license
Lakeland Regional Health Overview: Lakeland Regional Health is one of the largest independent hospitals in Florida, with 910 beds, more than 200,000 annual ER visits, 54,000 pediatric visits, and 43,000 admissions each year. The 300,000-square-foot Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children features an 18-bed pediatric medical/surgical unit, a 12-bed PICU, and a 30-bed Level III NICU supporting deliveries from 22 weeks to post-term. As a Level 1 Trauma Center with more than 2,800 trauma visits annually, Lakeland Regional provides advanced, high-acuity care for both pediatric and adult patients.
About Lakeland, Florida: Located in the heart of Central Florida, Lakeland offers convenient access to both Orlando and Tampa, along with major attractions, beautiful outdoor spaces, and a growing, family-friendly community. Residents enjoy destinations like Bonnet Springs Park, a 168-acre urban park with trails, gardens, playgrounds, and family attractions. Lakeland is also home to Lakeland Linder International Airport, adding convenient regional access, and sits within Polk County—one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties—known for its strong schools, expanding economy, and welcoming communities. With no state income tax, a lower cost of living, and major employers including Publix, Lakeland is an appealing place to live and work.
Employer
Nemours Children's Health
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. It delivers care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals and a network of more than 70 primary and specialty care practices, with a mission to deliver well beyond medicine to improve the health of children.
The Nemours system:
- Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington, built on the grounds of the historic Nemours Estate
- Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida in Orlando's Lake Nona Medical City
- Specialty and primary care across Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida, including Jacksonville, Pensacola, Lakeland and the Space Coast, plus partner hospital units and urgent care
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Nemours:
- Faculty appointments at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (Delaware Valley) and academic, teaching and research opportunities
- Competitive base compensation with an annual incentive plan
- Comprehensive benefits, mortgage assistance, relocation packages, and 403(b) with employer match plus 457(b) plans
- Licensure, CME and professional dues allowance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility as a not-for-profit
- Places to live from Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley to Central Florida and the Gulf Coast